TO MAKE THE CRUMBLE
1-Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder,: Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, coconut and salt.
2-Using your hands or a pastry blender: Using your hands or a pastry blender cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the it is completely incorporated and the mixture resembles a coarse crumbly meal.
3-Press half of the crumb mixture into: Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch well greased baking pan.
4-Pour and spread the apricot filling evenly: Pour and spread the apricot filling evenly over the bottom crumbs.
5-Gently sprinkle the remaining crumbs over the: Gently sprinkle the remaining crumbs over the apricot filling and press down gently.
6-Bake in a 350 degree F oven: Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 40 – 45 minutes or until light golden brown in color. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.

TO MAKE THE APRICOT FILLING
7-Simmer the chopped apricots, sugar and water: Simmer the chopped apricots, sugar and water until the apricots are softened and the mixture comes to a jam-like consistency.
8-Alternatively, you can use a good quality: Alternatively, you can use a good quality apricot jam. You will need about 2½ cups.