DRIED APRICOT PIE

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I had some dried apricots that I wanted to use, so I found this on the web. It is beyond delicious, and very easy! Slightly tangy and quite sweet! I think it would be fantastic a la mode with vanilla bean ice cream. :-)

Provided by Sea Sun

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pastry for 9 inch pie (double crust)
2 1/2 c dried apricots
2 c water (or enough to cover, see recipe)
1/2 c sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp butter
1 tsp milk
1 tsp sugar (or less, see recipe)

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare pastry for double crust 9 inch pie. Line pan with bottom crust.
  • 2. Put dried apricots into microwave-safe bowl. Add just enough water to cover fruit (about 2 cups).
  • 3. Microwave for 15 minutes or until fork tender. Add sugar, cinnamon and flour. Set aside.
  • 4. Fill bottom of pastry lined pan with apricot filling. Dot with butter.
  • 5. Cover with second half of pastry, crimp and flute as desired.
  • 6. Brush top of pie crust with milk and sprinkle sugar on top.
  • 7. Bake at 400 degrees for 40-50 minutes. Cover crust edges with foil for first 15 minutes if desired, to prevent excess browning

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