Apricot Cashew Bars

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups dried apricots
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• pinch of salt

Method

1. 1

   Soak the dried apricots in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain well and pat dry — dried apricots are quite firm and leathery straight from the bag, and this soak softens them enough to actually blend into a smooth paste instead of leaving tough, chewy chunks scattered through the bars.

2. 2

   Pulse the cashews in a food processor until finely chopped.

3. 3

   Add the softened apricots, shredded coconut, lemon juice, and salt, processing until the mixture clumps into a sticky dough.

4. 4

   Press firmly into a parchment-lined 8x8 pan.

5. 5

   Chill at least 1 hour, then slice into bars.