1 (30 oz.) can California apricot halves, drained, reserving 2 tbsp. syrup
1 3/4 c. Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal, crushed to measure 1 c.
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/3 c. butter, softened

Cut each apricot half into 2 pieces. Combine with the 2 tablespoons apricot syrup in 1 quart casserole. Combine remaining ingredients, mixing until crumbly. Sprinkle over apricots. Bake in oven at 350 degrees about 30 minutes or until topping is browned. Serve warm. Top with ice cream, if desired. Yield: 6 servings.