Apricot Cobbler Recipe

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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   Liberally butter the inside of a 9-by-12 inch baking pan.

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   Mix the flour and salt, then use a pastry cutter or possibly your fingers to lightly work in the butter till well blended and crumbly.

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   Add in ice water, a couple of Tbsp.

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   at a time, till the dough holds together (about 6 to 7 Tbsp.).

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   Divide dough into 2 portions, pat them into rounds, cover or possibly wrap in plastic wrap and chill while you prepare the fruit.

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   In a heavy saucepan, bring apricots, sugars, water and remaining butter to a boil over medium-high heat.

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   Boil for 5 min, stirring often to prevent sticking.

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   Remove from the heat and set aside.

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    On a lightly floured surface, roll one ball of pastry to pie-crust thickness and cut into inch-wide strips.

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    Pour half the fruit mix into the baking pan, then cover with the strips.

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    (Note: Apricots can produce a lot of juice.

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    If desired juicy cobbler, use it all.

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    If not, drain some off.)

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    Roll out the second ball of pastry and cut it the same way.

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    Put the remaining fruit mix into the pan, then lay the strips over it.

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    Bake for 45 min, till the top crust is golden brown and the apricot filling is bubbling through.

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    Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.