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Apricot Kuchen

A neighbor gave me this recipe in 1927 when I was just a new bride. It's spiced with cardamom and tastes luscious!

24 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

8 ounces dried apricots halves
3 cups cold water
2 cups sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110°-115°)
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
Ground cinnamon
Additional sugar

Directions

Place apricots and water in a bowl; soak overnight. In a saucepan,
place apricots, soaking liquid and sugar. Simmer until apricots are
transparent. Cool; drain and set aside. Place flour in a bowl; cut
in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Dissolve yeast in
water; add to crumb mixture along with sugar, salt, eggs and
cardamom. Beat until smooth (dough will be soft and sticky). Place
dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let
rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. On a floured
surface or pastry cloth, knead dough for 2 minutes. Divide into
three portions; roll each in a 9-in. circle. Place each in a greased

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Apricot Kuchen (continued)

Directions (continued)

9-in. round baking pan. Let rise until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours.
Place apricots on top of dough. Combine cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle
over apricots. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Cool on wire
racks. Yield: 3 kuchens (about 24 servings).

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 249 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 184 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.