Apricot Party Fruit Dip

Ingredients

 * 1/2 	cup  	dried apricots
 * 1 	cup 	water
 * 1 	tbsp 	sugar
 * 3 	oz 	cream cheese
 * 1/2 	cup 	sour cream
 * 1/8 	tsp 	nutmeg
 * 1 	each 	apple
 * 1 	each 	pear
 * 8 	oz 	canned pineapple chunks
 * 12 	each 	strawberry
 * 36 	each 	frilled toothpicks

Directions
Combine apricots and water in a small saucepan, over a medium flame. Bring to the boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, until tender. Drain, reserving ¼ cup liquid. Combine apricots, reserved liquid, and sugar in a food processor. Process until smooth. Add cream cheese, sour cream, and nutmeg. Again process until smooth. Cover and chill for 60-90 minutes. Skewer assorted fruits and chunks with toothpicks. Arrange onto a serving platter. Serve dip chilled or at room temperature.