Mazurkadesserts, pies ----FILLING---- 24 each dried apricots, halved 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup maple syrup ----CRUST---- 1 1/2 cup unbleached flour 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup oats 1 cup walnuts or pecans Simmer apricots in water about 1 hour. Let cool to lukewarm, and add maple syrup. Set aside. Cut together crust ingredients. Begin by making a well in the flour and then adding other ingredients; mixture will be crumbly. Press one half of the dough into the bottom of a lightly oiled 9-inch square pan. Pour on apricot filling. Sprinkle on remaining dough. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Cool and cut. Serves 9 |
