Shelly's Recipe

APRICOT FILLING

Category: Frostings/Glazes/Fillings/Toppings

2 (6 oz.) packages dried apricots
1 1/2 cups water
2 tsp Grand Marnier (optional)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 - 3/4 cups sugar

In small saucepan place apricots and water and allow to stand, covered, 2 hours. Simmer 20 minutes on very low heat, tightly covered or until apricots are soft. Puree along with any remaining liquid in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add Grand Marnier, lemon juice and sugar, mix with several on-off turns. If desired, for a sweeter filling add more sugar. Filling for 9 inch cake.