Apricot Filling

1-1/2 cups, Dried Apricots
2 Tbsp. Preserves, apricot or other
1 cup Water
1 cup Sugar
pinch Nutmeg
pinch Cinnamon
pinch Ginger
2 tsp. Vanilla extract

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1. Add water and sugar to small saucepan.
   Bring to boil and cook for another minute.

2. Add everything else. Continue cooking
   and stirring until thick and the 
   apricots are soft and cut with a spoon.

Allow to cool completely or refrigerate overnight
before using.

3. Chop finely in food processor.

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