3 tbsp. plus 1 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 can (17 1/2 oz.) apricot halves, well drained
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. molasses
1/3 c. milk
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in 10 inch round dish, sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter, arrange apricots (cut side down) in single layer. Cream remaining butter and sugar. Mix in egg, molasses and milk until well blended. Stir together dry ingredients, add to creamed mixture, stir until blended. Carefully spread batter over apricots. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.