Deep-dish Apricot Pie

Whisk together first 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk in cream and next 3 ingredients. Stir in walnuts and apricots.

Roll pastry to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Spoon apricot mixture into piecrust. Roll remaining pastry to 1/8-inch thickness. Place over filling; seal and crimp edges. Cut slits in top to allow steam to escape.

Bake at 375° for 1 hour, tenting if necessary. Cool on wire rack.

Note: 3/4 cup dried apricots may be substituted for fresh. Pour hot water to cover; let stand 20 minutes. Drain apricots, and cut in half; use in addition to 1 1/2 cups dried apricots.