| 1 | You can use either almonds or walnuts in this recipe-each gives a very different flavor. |
| 2 | In a small saucepan, place apricots and cover with water. |
| 3 | Cook, covered, over low heat for 15 minutes. |
| 4 | Drain, and when apricots are cool enough to handle, chop finely. |
| 5 | Set aside. |
| 6 | Preheat oven to 350? |
| 7 | Grease 8 x 8-inch baking pan. |
| 8 | In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and 1 cup flour until well mixed and crumbly; pat into bottom of pan. |
| 9 | Bake 20 minutes at 350?or just until golden. |
| 10 | While batter is in oven, use the same bowl to mix all remaining ingredients (including apricots) except confectioners sugar. |
| 11 | Pour over baked layer and return to oven for 25 minutes. |
| 12 | Remove from oven; cool in pan before cutting in squares or oblongs with a sharp knife. |
| 13 | Dust with confectioners sugar. |
| 14 | Yield: 16-20 squares or oblongs. |
| 15 | Martina boudreau, st. |
| 16 | Louis, mo randy shearer |
