Golden Apricot Pie

Name: Golden Apricot Pie
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
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

Total Time Prep: 35 min. + cooling Bake: 50 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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

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

Directions

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

1 slice: 414 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 215mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.