Special Apricot Pies

Special Apricot Pies

Ingredients:

1        - (6-ounce) package apricot halves 

3/4     - cups water

1/2     - teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2     - teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2     - cup butter or margarine softened

4        - ounces cream cheese, softened

1 1/2  - cups all-purpose flour

1/2     - teaspoon sugar

          - Glaze

Procedure:

Step 1

- Position knife blade in processor bowl; add apricots. Process until finely chopped.

Step 2

- Combine apricots and 3 next ingredients in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes. Set aside.

Step 3

- Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add flour and salt, beating mixture at low speed until dough forms a ball.

Step 4

- Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 2 1/2 inch circles.

Step 5

- Place about 1 teaspoon apricot mixture on half of each circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over apricot mixture, pressing edges to seal. Crimp edges with a fork, and prick top of each pie; place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake pies at 350 degrees for 18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks; brush with Glaze.

Yield: 3 dozens

Glaze

Ingredients:

1        - cup sifted powdered sugar

1 1/2  - tablespoons milk

1/2     - teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4     - teaspoon butter-flavored extract

Procedure:

Step 1

- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.

Yield: 1/3 cup