1 1/2 lbs. dried apricots
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. hot tap water

Place apricots in large pot covered with water and cook on medium until mushy. Be sure to keep enough water on apricots to keep them from sticking to bottom but not too wet. Apricots will expand when cooked. Next take cornstarch and hot water and shake in a jar until dissolved. Add to apricots and stir. Then add other ingredients and stir, let stand while you make pie crust.