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Apricot-Orange Filling
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 1
This recipe goes with Special-Occasion Orange Layer Cake
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice, divided
3/4 cup dried whole apricots (about 3 ounces)
3/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons margarine
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Directions:
1. Combine 3/4 cup orange juice and apricots in a nonaluminum saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until apricots are tender. Spoon into a blender or food processor, and process until smooth.
2. Combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Gradually add remaining 3/4 cup orange juice, stirring with a wire whisk until well-blended. Add the margarine; bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add apricot mixture and lemon juice. Pour into a bowl; cover and chill 4 hours.
By RecipeOfHealth.com