GOLDEN APRICOT PIE

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This pie is pretty as a picture and absolutely apricot in flavor. The fruit's golden-orange color beautifully shows through the lattice top.-Elegant Apricot Specialty Foods, Jo and Joe Martin, Patterson, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 packages (6 ounces each) dried apricots
2-3/4 cups water
Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine apricots and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-22 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool. , Place bottom pastry in a 9-in. pie plate. Drain apricots, reserving 3/4 cup liquid. Arrange apricots in pie shell. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg and reserved apricot liquid., Pour over apricots; dot with butter. Top with a lattice crust. Bake at 400° for 50-55 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.