Submitted by Wilda Pitts, Cross Timbers, Mo.
• 3/4 C sugar
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 1 C water
• 3 cans (15oz.size) apricot halves, drained (can also use peaches)
• 1 Tbsp butter
In saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg and cinnamon. Stir in water and bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat; add apricots and butter, heat through. Pour into greased 2 quart baking dish.
TOPPING
• 1C flour
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 1/2 C milk
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk. Spoon mixture over the hot fruit mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
