Apricot Crumble Squares

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and line with parchment paper an 8 inch baking tin.

Make the base by combining the flour, butter, sugar and salt in a food processor. Plus until it starts to come together and is quite crumbly still. Evenly press into your prepared pan and set aside.

In a medium sauce pan set over medium heat, add all the apricots. Cover and leave for about 5 minutes. Remove lid and stir apricots. Cook for a further 10 minutes or so, or until apricots are completely cooked and quite liquidly. Remove from heat and and pour through a fine strainer. Use a fork to push the apricots down and get most of the liquid out. Return the strained apricots back to the pan over a low heat and stir in the coconut and vanilla. Remove from heat and evenly pour over the base.

Make the topping by combining the oats, flour, butter and sugar in a food processor until crumbly. Evenly spread out over the apricots. Gently press down with your hands. Bake for about 30 minutes. Should be lightly golden on top. Remove from oven and leave to completely cool on a wire rack. Cut into 25 squares. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.