Apricot Squares
["2 1/2 c. dried apricots", "1 3/4 c. sugar, divided", "1/4 c. water", "2 c. flour", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. baking soda", "3/4 c. margarine", "1 1/2 c. flaked coconut", "1/2 c. chopped nuts"]
["Cook and drain apricots.", "Combine with 3/4 cup sugar and water; cook about 5 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened. Set aside."]
["apricots", "sugar", "water", "flour", "salt", "baking soda", "margarine", "flaked coconut", "nuts"]