Instructions: 1. For stuffing, cover apricots with water and soak for 4 hours.

Simmer for half an hour till soft. Drain and chop, then mash adding lemon juice, marg, salt, spice, breadcrumbs and egg. Mix well.

2. For the roast, dissolve the vegetable stock in water, fry onion and tomatoes in oil until soft - about 15 minutes. Add stock, remove from heat. In a large bowl mix breadcrumbs, nuts, herbs, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add onion and tomato mixture and egg. Mix well

3. Generously oil a 1 1/2lb tin with marg, then sprinkle with sesame seeds, to prevent the roast from sticking. Spoon half the roast mixture into prepared tins then add the apricot stuffing. Spoon the remaining mixture on top and smooth over with a fork.

4. Bake in medium oven at 190 C/375 F/Gas Mark 5, for 40-50 minutes until brown and firm to the touch. Leave to stand for 10 minutes before turning out.

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