✓ Combine apricots, sugar, and lemon juice in a large bowl and mix until the apricots are evenly coated

✓ Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes, allowing the apricots to release their juice and the mixture to become syrupy

✓ Prepare the crust by mixing cold butter with flour until it resembles coarse crumbs

✓ Add a splash of milk to bind the mixture together and mix until just combined

✓ Pour the apricot filling into a 9×9-inch baking dish and top with the crust mixture

✓ Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly