| 1 | Simmer apricots in water about 1 hour. |
| 2 | Let cool to lukewarm, and add maple syrup. |
| 3 | Set aside. |
| 4 | Cut together crust ingredients. |
| 5 | Begin by making a well in the flour and then adding other ingredients; mixture will be crumbly. |
| 6 | Press one half of the dough into the bottom of a lightly oiled 9-inch square pan. |
| 7 | Pour on apricot filling. |
| 8 | Sprinkle on remaining dough. |
| 9 | Bake at 325 °F for 1 hour. |
| 10 | Cool and cut. serves |
