APRICOT FILLING FOR OATMEAL SQUARES

• 1 1/2 cups pitted dried apricots or prunes,
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/4 tsp almond extract

Chop apricots. Combine with orange juice in a small uncovered saucepan. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered and stirring often, until soft and thick, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in almond extract.

For Oatmeal base use recipe for Date Squares.