Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon rind
  • 1 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 can apricot pastry filling
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 2 egg whites, beaten stiff

Method

  • Cream butter or margarine and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add egg yolks and rind; beat well.
  • Add flour, sifted with salt and soda; blend.
  • Spread in a shallow pan, 12 x 8-inch.
  • Cover batter with apricot filling.
  • Beat 1/4 cup sugar into egg whites gradually. Spread meringue over filling.
  • Bake in a 350° oven for 40 minutes. Cut into slices while warm.