Apricot Almond Coffee Ring Recipe

• 1 c. dry apricots sliced
• 1 c. water
• 3 1/2 tsp Equal for Recipes (or possibly 12 packets Equal sweetener or possibly 1/2 c. Equal Spoonful)
• 1/8 tsp grnd mace
• 1 loaf frzn Italian bread dough - (16 ounce) thawed
• 1/3 c. sliced or possibly slivered almonds Skim lowfat milk for brushing
• 1 tsp Equal for Recipes (or possibly 3 packets Equal sweetener or possibly 2 tbspns Equal Spoonful)

1. Heat apricots, water, 3 1/2 tsp.
2. Equal for Recipes or possibly 12 packets Equal sweetener or possibly 1/2 c. Equal Spoonful and mace to boiling in small saucepan; reduce heat and simmer, covered, till apricots are tender and water is absorbed, about 10 min.
3. Simmer, uncovered, till no water remains, 2 to 3 min.
4. Cold.
5. Roll dough on floured surface into 14- by 8-inch rectangle.
6. Spread apricot mix on dough to within 1 inch of edges; sprinkle with 1/4 c. almonds.
7. Roll dough up jelly-roll style, beginning with long edge; healthy pinch edge of dough to seal.
8. Place dough seam-side down on greased cookie sheet, forming circle; healthy pinch ends to seal.
9. Using scissors, cut dough from outside edge almost to center, making cuts 1 inch apart.
10. Turn each section cut-side up so filling shows.
11. Let rise, covered, in hot place till dough is double in size, about 1 hour.
12. Brush top of dough lightly with lowfat milk, sprinkle with remaining almonds and 1 tsp.
13. Equal for Recipes or possibly 3 packets Equal sweetener or possibly 2 Tbsp.
14. Equal Spoonful.
15. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven till golden brown, 25 to 30 min.
16. Cold on wire rack.
17. This recipe yields 12 servings.
18. Serving size: 1 slice.

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Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/apricot-almond-coffee-ring-68543 (may not work)