APRICOT & FIG TAPENADE

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup (250 mL) dried apricots
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried figs, stems removed
• 2 cups (500 mL) water
• 1 small Granny Smith apple, peeled
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) loosely packed fresh parsley
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) pecan halves, toasted
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) honey

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine apricots, figs and water in a microwave safe bowl; microwave, covered, on HIGH 5-–6 minutes or until apricots and figs are softened; drain and set aside. Cut apple into wedges.
2. Combine parsley, pecans and apple wedges in Food Processor ; cover and pump handle until coarsely chopped. Add half of the apricot mixture and honey; process until coarsely chopped. Add remaining apricot mixture; process to desired consistency, removing lid and scraping down sides of bowl as necessary...

Yield:

1. about 2 cups (500 mL)
   16  servings of about 2 tbsp (30 mL)