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Cut apricots into quarters.
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Cover with water and let soak overnight, refrigerated or put into saucepan, cover with water and simmer until tender.
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Chop the peaches into bite-size pieces.
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Drain most of the water from apricots and put in a saucepan.
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Add the peaches, sugar, and spices and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
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Simmer until thickened.
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Add a little flour if needed for thickening.
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Line the bottom and sides of a Dutch oven with pie dough.
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Roll out the top crust and cut into strips.
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Pour the hot filling into the Dutch oven, over the crust.
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Lay strips of crust across the top.
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Brush the top with beaten egg or cream if you have it, and sprinkle with sugar.
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Put the lid on the Dutch oven and set to bake over medium coals top and bottom.
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Turn the Dutch oven and lid every 10 minutes or so, or it will scorch.
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Add more coals if needed until pie is light brown.
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Remove from coals and let cool until ready to serve.
