Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and cardamom; set aside.

In a small bowl, stir together apricot nectar, applesauce, oil and egg until combined. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Stir in apricots. Spread batter in an ungreased 11 x 7 x 1 1/2-inch baking dish.

Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Drizzle with Apricot Icing.

Cut into bars.

For Apricot Icing, in a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar and enough apricot nectar to make a glaze. NOTES Substitute 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, if desired.

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