2 x 400g/14oz cans halved apricots in natural juice
225g/8oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting
100²µ/3Β½΄Η³ϊ icing sugar
icing sugar
375g/13oz almond paste or marzipan
100²µ/3Β½΄Η³ϊ butter, cubed
single cream or crème fraîche
1 free-range egg