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Want to impress your dinner guests but are pressed for time? Maximize your time by using store bought ready to bake pie shells.

Apricot Pie

1 (32-ounce) can apricot halves in syrup, drained
5 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 package ready-made double pie crust
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon butter or margarine, melted

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Combine apricots, sugar, vanilla and lemon juice; set aside.
3. Separate each pie crust to 1/8-inch thick; fit bottom shell into a 9-inch pie pan. Combine flour and sugar; sprinkle evenly over pie shell crustl.
4. Arrange the apricots mixture on top; place the remaining pie crust on top; crimp and flute the edge. Cut steam vents; brush with butter.
5. Bake for 40 minutes or until bubbly and the crust is browned.

Makes 8 servings.