Ingredients

  • 1 (11 oz.) pkg. pie crust mix
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1 (12 oz.) can apricot cake and pie filling
  • 3/4 c. sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
  • 1/2 to 3/4 c. chopped pecans

Method

  • Combine pie crust mix, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Add about 5 tablespoons water until mixture is moistened and forms a ball. Divide dough into 24 one inch balls.
  • Press each ball into 1 3/4-inch muffin cups to cover bottoms and sides of tin.
  • Combine pie filling, milk and lemon peel.
  • Spoon a rounded teaspoon of filling into each cup.
  • Top with chopped pecans.
  • Bake at 375° approximately 15 minutes or just until pastries begin to brown. Yield: 24 pastries.