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Easy Apricot Tart
2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers

½ cup apricot fruit spread

1 cup heavy or whipping cream

1/3 cup unsifted confectioners’ sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

½ cup sour cream

1 can (16 ounces) apricot halves in light syrup, well-drained

Line bottom of 9 x 3-inch springform pan with ladyfinger halves, split sides up. Sandwich 10 to 12 whole ladyfingers with ¼ cup of the fruit spread. Cut in half crosswise. Use to line side of pan, allowing cut ends to rest on ladyfingers in bottom of pan; set aside. 

In small mixing bowl whip heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Fold in sour cream. Spoon and spread into ladyfinger-lined pan. Arrange apricots, cut sides down, over cream mixture in pan. Place remaining fruit spread in small micro-proof bowl. Microwave on high (full power) 15 seconds or just until warm. Spoon over apricots, covering completely. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. 

Remove side of pan just before serving. 

10 to 12 servings

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