Chocolate Gourmand: Apricot Bars

Ingredients

• 32 oz. dried apricots
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 cups rolled oats (not quick cook)
• 1 1/2 cup butter, melted