*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Apricot Pie

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          Dried apricots
     3/4  cup           Sugar
   2                    Eggs
   2      tablespoons   Cream
     1/4  cup           Butter

Wash apricots.  Cover with water.  Simmer 40 minutes, or until tender and water is evaporated.  Beat until smooth.  Cool.  Cream butter and sugar. Add well-beaten egg yolks, cream, and apricots. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.  Pour into baked pastry shell. Bake in moderate oven (400 F) until firm.  If desired, dried peaches, prunes, or apples may be substituted for apricots.

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