Apricot Cobbler

Apricot Cobbler

1 pound apricots – washed, halved, pitted (can use canned)

1 cup flour                                                1 egg (slightly beaten)

1 cup sugar                                             ½ teaspoon salt

¼ cup shortening                                     2 teaspoons baking powder

Place fruit in 8 X 8 baking dish.  Combine all remaining ingredients and sprinkle over apricots.  Bake 30 minutes at 350°.  Serve with fruit and whipped cream.

VARIATION:  Sprinkle a handful of brown sugar over apricots before putting other ingredients on top.

NOTE: This also works with peaches, fresh or canned