Apricot Filling
Servings: 2 cups [500 mL]
  • 1/2 pound [227 g] dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup [100 g] sugar
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] drained crushed pineapple
  • 1 cup [250 mL] chopped nuts
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] icing sugar
  • Pour a little water into a casserole; rinse then transfer dried apricots into casserole.
  • Sprinkle all over with sugar.
  • Cover casserole; simmer slowly, for approximately 30 minutes, until apricots are tender.
  • Drain apricots; crush boiled apricots, into smooth paste.
  • Stir in drained crushed pineapple, chopped nuts and icing sugar, until well combined.
  • Leave to cool completely before using.