
Pumpkin and Dried Apricot Pie
Description
Perfect with tea and coffee. Pumpkin and apricot cake is very easy and relatively quick to make, aside from baking time in the oven. Golden, vividly colored baked goodness with walnuts and dried apricots will delight grown-ups and kids with taste and aroma. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1

Take the ingredients for making a pumpkin and dried apricot pie.
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Step 2

Crack the eggs into a bowl and add the sugar.
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Step 3

Beat the eggs with sugar using a whisk or mixer.
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Step 4

Melt the butter and add it to the dough.
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Step 5

Peel the pumpkin, wash it, chop it, and bake it in the oven or microwave. Blend in a blender until smooth like purée.
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Step 6

Afterwards, transfer to a bowl. Add baking soda quenched with vinegar or lemon juice.
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Step 7

Dry the walnuts in the oven or in a dry skillet. Grind them by any convenient method and add to the dough.
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Step 8

Pour the flour into a bowl.
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Step 9

Wash the dried apricots and cover them with boiling water for 5–6 minutes. Then drain the water, chop the dried apricots, and arrange them in the dough.
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Step 10

Mix all the dough ingredients.
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Step 11

Place the dough in a skillet lined with baking paper.
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Step 12

Bake the pie in an oven preheated to 175 degrees for 45–50 minutes. Test for doneness with a dry wooden skewer.
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Step 13

Remove the pie from the pan, let it cool, cut into slices, and serve.