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    Apricot Slice

    Published: Jun 30, 2022 by Lee-Ann · 4 Comments

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    This recipe for Apricot Slice is full of dried apricots, coconut and sweetened condensed milk together in a quick and easy slice recipe the whole family will love.

    Plus it's no bake! So when you don't feel like baking but want a sweet treat my apricot slice comes together in no time.

    pieces of apricot slice sprinkled with coconut on a white plate

    Not too sweet but full of juicy apricot flavour, this apricot coconut slice won't last long!

    If you seen some of the other sweet recipes here on my blog you will see that I do love a no bake slice - they are my kind of baking - they taste amazing and best of all are pretty much no fail!

    Table of Contents

    • Why you will love this apricot slice
    • What you need to make apricot slice
    • How to make apricot slice
    • Top tips
    • Variations
    • Serving suggestions
    • Other recipes you may enjoy
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Apricot Slice

    Why you will love this apricot slice

    • Not too sweet.
    • No bake.

    What you need to make apricot slice

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    • plain sweet biscuits - I used Arnott's Marie
    • dried apricots
    • sweetened condensed milk
    • desiccated coconut
    • salted butter
    • vanilla

    *Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions

    How to make apricot slice

    1. Melt together sweetened condensed milk and butter.
    2. Add chopped dried apricots, crushed biscuits, desiccated coconut and vanilla.
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    1. Mix until combined.
    2. Tip base mixture into a greased tin lined with baking paper.
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    1. Press down well to compact.
    2. Sprinkle with extra desiccated coconut and place in the fridge to set.
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    Top tips

    • If you don't have a baking tin the same size as I used, a little bigger or smaller is still ok. The apricot slice will just come out a bit thicker or thinner depending on your tin.
    • You could also use something else a similar size like a plastic container. Because we aren't baking this slice it doesn't need to be oven proof!
    • It's still important to grease and line your tin with baking paper (leaving extra overhanging the sides) even though we aren't baking this slice. The baking paper will help you get it out of the tin once it's set and greasing the tin/container holds the baking paper in place while you press the base into the tin.
    • If you have trouble getting this apricot slice out of the tin once it's been set in the fridge, just fill the sink with a few inches of hot water and sit the base of the tin/container in the water for a few seconds. It will come right out!
    • I use a food processor to crush the biscuits for this apricot slice. If you don't have one, you could pop them into a plastic bag and bash them with something heavy like a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat mallet.

    Variations

    • Stir through 1-2 tablespoons of brown sugar to the condensed milk and butter once they are melted. This will make the slice slightly sweeter.
    • Instead of sprinkling extra desiccated coconut over the top of the slice you could top it with melted white chocolate icing like this lemon slice recipe.

    Serving suggestions

    • Great for after school or afternoon tea.
    • A simple lunch box sweet treat.

    Other recipes you may enjoy

    No Bake Cherry Ripe Slice - this slice is a must for Cherry Ripe fans! A chocolate biscuit base, a sweet filling of cherries and coconut topped with a layer of dark chocolate.

    Caramilk Rice Bubble Slice - a yummy no bake condensed milk slice made with rice bubbles breakfast cereal (rice krispies) and Caramilk (caramelized white) chocolate.

    Kit Kat Truffles - simple sweetened condensed milk truffles, these little balls use KitKat chocolate bars to make fast and easy truffles with optional mix-ins too!

    Coconut Lemon Slice - this no bake sweetened condensed milk slice is sweet and tangy with a fluffy lemon frosting too.

    📖 Recipe

    pieces of apricot slice sprinkled with coconut on a white plate

    Apricot Slice

    Apricot Slice is full of dried apricots, coconut and sweetened condensed milk in a quick and easy no bake slice the whole family will love.
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    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Serving: 20
    Calories: 196kcal
    Author: Lee-Ann Grace

    Ingredients

    • 250 g plain sweet biscuits - I used Arnott's Marie crushed
    • 225 g dried apricots finely chopped
    • 200 g sweetened condensed milk
    • 85 g desiccated coconut plus 1 tablespoon extra for sprinkling
    • 150 g salted butter cubed
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla

    Instructions

    • Grease and line a 20cm x 30cm (8" x 12") baking tin (leaving extra overhanging the sides) and set aside (see my notes for alternatives).
    • Melt sweetened condensed milk and salted butter together in the microwave then mix to combine.
      200 g sweetened condensed milk
      150 g salted butter
    • Add chopped dried apricots, crushed biscuits, desiccated coconut and vanilla and mix until combined.
      250 g plain sweet biscuits - I used Arnott's Marie
      225 g dried apricots
      85 g desiccated coconut
      1 teaspoon vanilla
    • Tip base mixture into a greased and lined tin and press down well to compact (the base of a glass works well for this).
    • Sprinkle with extra desiccated coconut and place in the fridge to set.

    Notes

    • If you don't have a baking tin the same size as I used, a little bigger or smaller is still ok. The apricot slice will just come out a bit thicker or thinner depending on your tin.
    • You could also use something else a similar size like a plastic container. Because we aren't baking this slice it doesn't need to be oven proof!
    • It's still important to grease and line your tin with baking paper (leaving extra overhanging the sides) even though we aren't baking this slice. The baking paper will help you get it out of the tin once it's set and greasing the tin/container holds the baking paper in place while you press the base into the tin.
    • If you have trouble getting the slice out of the tin once it's been set in the fridge, just fill the sink with a few inches of hot water and sit the base of the tin/container in the water for a few seconds. It will come right out!
    • I use a food processor to crush the biscuits. If you don't have one, you could pop them into a plastic bag and bash them with something heavy like a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat mallet.
    *Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*

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    Comments

    1. Lizzie Walford

      July 07, 2022 at 1:06 am

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for sharing your absolutely delicious recipes. I have made the, ginger slice, cherry slice and
      now the apricot slice… They are absolutely scrumptious.
      Thank you.
      Lizzie Walford…

      Reply
      • Lee-Ann

        July 07, 2022 at 10:07 am

        Hi Lizzie!
        If there was a prize for the most lovely comment you would win!!!
        I am so glad that you are enjoying my recipes, and thank you so much for taking the time to let me know. It's my absolute pleasure!
        L xxx

        Reply
    2. Maryanne

      July 05, 2022 at 4:22 pm

      5 stars
      This took me back to eating Apricot Delight as a kid, but less sweet. Awesome! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Lee-Ann

        July 05, 2022 at 4:29 pm

        Great Maryanne!

        Reply

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