Apricot Danish Filling Recipe

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Ingredients

1 cup (packed) dried apricots
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Preparation

Step 1

Stir the apricots, water and sugar together in a large microwave-safe bowl or a 1-quart glass measuring cup. Put the bowl in a microwave set on full power and cook, stirring a few times, for 10 minutes, or until the apricots are soft and puffed and have absorbed almost all of the liquid. Turn the mixture into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade and process until smooth, scraping the bowl as needed. Transfer the puree to a bowl, add the lemon juice and slmond extract and stir to mix. Scrape the filling into a small container and cool to room teperature. Seal the container and chill. The filling will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.