Apricot Cobbler

3/4 C sugar
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1 C water
3 cans (15-1/4 oz each) apricot halves, drained
1 Tbsp butter or margarine

Topping:
1 C flour
1 Tbsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3 Tbsp cold butter or margarine
1/2 C milk or water

In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon & nutmeg. Stir in water; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil & stir for 1 minute; reduce heat. Add apricots & butter; heat through. Pour into a greased 2 qt. Baking dish. For topping, combine flour, sugar, baking powder & salt in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk (or water) just until moistened. Spoon over hot apricot mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown & a toothpick inserted into the topping comes out clean.

Makes 6 servings.