Stir, then pour into the base of a deep, fixed-base 20cm/8in cake tin. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. To make the apricot layer, brush the sides of the tin with the melted butter.

Perhaps the best way to enjoy an apricot is sliced thin and baked in a tart. This recipe is slightly inspired by my Mini ...

This tart uses a packet cake mix in the base and canned apricot halves for the topping so is a handy recipe made from store cupboard ingredients.