Sauteed Apple Slices

1. For apricot sauce: Combine dried apricots in bowl with enough hot water to cover and let stand 10 minutes to soften.
2. Drain thoroughly.
3. In food processor with steel knife blade, puree apricots in work bowl 10 seconds.
4. Add drained canned apricots and blend 20 seconds.
5. With machine running, add ¼ cup water and mix well (consistency should be thick butflowing; add remaining water if necessary).
6. Transfer to container.
7. Cover tightly and chill until 15 minutes before serving time.
8. For apples: Combine apple slices, sugar and vanilla in large skillet.
9. Place over high heat and cook, tossing mixture with spatula, until apples are tender but still crisp, about 3 minutes.
10. Spoon 3 tablespoons apricot sauce on each dessert plate.
11. Arrange 6 warm apple slices on top. Serve immediately.