"Smashed" Apricots(Serves 12) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. butter, divided into thirds
2 (28 oz.) cans apricots, drained
2 boxes light brown sugar
1 (1 lb.) box Ritz crackers, crushed by hand

Preparation

Layer as follows into a 3-quart casserole: butter, apricots, sugar and crackers.
Repeat.
Layer a total of 3 times.
Bake 1 hour at 300\u00b0 until lightly browned and bubbly.
Good side dish with ham.