Apricot Slice

This yummy slice is famous at Seaforth as Jean D's. She makes it for the funtions held at the community hall for the seniors, which are coordinated by M, my step mum. The icing is gorgeous as well.

1 cup coconut
2 cups self raising flour
6oz melted butter
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup sugar

Cover the diced apricots for half an hour with boiling water.
Melt the butter and mix with the dry ingredients and drained apricots. Press into a slice tray, Bake at 180 C for 30 minutes and then ice with lemon icing. Let it set over night before you slice it up.

Lemon Icing
3 cups icing mixture
1 rounded tablespoon butter (be generous as I think Jean has a big tablespoon)
juice of one lemon
Mix together. If too thick add a tad of hot water. I spread this while the slice was still warm it goes on easier.

I have a smallish slice tin and I think the recipe is designed for a bigger one. Still tasted good as a thick slice but as it is a biscuity texture the bigger slice tin would be better. I am going to try it with dates next time, I think that would be good. I love dates!