Caramel Apricot Grunt

In a saucepan, combine apricots and tapioca; let stand for 15 minutes.

Add brown sugar, margarine and lemon juice.

Cook and stir until mixture comes to a full boil.

Reduce heat to low, keep warm.

To make dumplings, combine flour, sugar and baking powder in a bowl; cut in margarine until crumbly.

Add milk; mix just until combined.

Pour warm fruit mixture into an ungreased 2 qt. baking dish (mixture will be very thick).

Drop the batter into 6 mounds onto fruit mixture.

Cover and bake at 425° for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while baking).

In a saucepan, bring brown sugar and water to a boil; cook until sugar is dissolved.

Spoon over dumplings; bake uncovered, 5 minutes longer.

Serve with cream if desired.