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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains		Breads	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	c	Apricot preserves
1/2	c	Coconut
1/2	c	Chopped pecans or walnuts

INSTRUCTIONS

Contributed to the echo by: Leti Labell Originally from: "The Best of
Boris" by the St. Mark Women's Guild of Bethesda, Md. Apricot Kolachky
Filling #2 Mix the above ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use.
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