Title: Kolace fillings
 Categories: Pastry, Czech
      Yield: 1 Batch
 
MMMMM------------------------NUT FILLING-----------------------------
    1/2 lb Walnuts, ground
    3/4 c  Sugar
      3    Egg whites
      2 tb Butter; melted

MMMMM---------------------APRICOT FILLING #1--------------------------
      8 oz Dried appricots
  1 1/2 c  ;Water
    1/2 c  Sugar
      1 tb Cornstarch

MMMMM---------------------APRICOT FILLING #2--------------------------
    1/2 c  Apricot preserves
    1/2 c  Coconut
    1/2 c  Chopped pecans or walnuts

MMMMM---------------------POPPYSEED FILLING--------------------------
      2 c  Milk; scalded
      1 lb Ground poppyseeds
  1 1/2 c  Sugar
 
  Nut Filling:  with a fork, beat the egg whites until frothy. Add the
  beaten egg whites, sugar and melted butter to the ground walnuts and
  mix well. Makes approximately 10 dozen.
  
  Wash apricots.  Combine apricots and water; cook until soft, about 1/2
  hour,  stirring constantly to keep from scorching. Stir in sugar and
  cornstarch and cook for one minute. Cool. use a teaspoonful of
  filling for each square.   Makes 8 dozen.
  
  Apricot filling #2:  Mix all ingredients and refrigerate until ready
  to use.
  
  Poppyseed filling:  Mix together filling ingredients. Set aside until
  milk is absorbed and mixture is cooled.