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A drum-shaped nut grinder is the best tool for grinding pecans. You can also use a food processor; add one tablespoon of the flour, and process in pulses.

• Unsalted butter, for pans
• 2/3 cup sifted plus 1 tablespoon cake flour, (not self-rising), plus more for pans
• 1 1/2 cups pecans
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 large eggs, separated, room temperature
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups chunky apricot preserves
• 1/2 cup dried apricots
• Confectioners' sugar, for decorating

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