Monday, January 25, 2010

APRICOT TARTS

APRICOT TARTS  

12 baked tart shells
1 package (11 oz.) dried apricots, cut up
1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
2 cups dairy sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Toasted slivered almonds

In saucepan combine apricots and water. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until apricots are tender. Stir in sugar. Cool.
Combine eggs, sour cream, vanilla and almond extract; fold into apricots. Spoon into tart shells. Sprinkle with almonds.

Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 15 minutes. Chill until ready to serve.