Apricot and Pecan Slice

Ingredients

• ¾ cup dried apricots, chopped 
• ½ cup pecans, chopped
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 2 cups plain flour
• 2 tsp baking powder 
• 2 eggs
• 1½ cups brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ¼ tsp salt 
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a slice tray with baking paper.
2. Pour boiling water over the apricots and let them sit for 5 minutes and then drain, leaving to cool.
3. Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a bowl.
4. Mix in the butter thoroughly, then add the eggs and vanilla. Now add the apricots and pecans.
5. Pour into the slice tray and spread mixture evenly. (A wet hand may be more effective than a spatula for this.)
6. Bake for 30 minutes.
7. Cut into bars (or desired portions) while still warm.