1

Preheat oven to 180°C or 160°C fan-forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

2

Place apricots on a large plate lined with paper towel and set aside for 10 minutes to absorb any excess juice. Dry apricots thoroughly with paper towel. Coarsely chop.

3

Meanwhile, place ricotta in a sieve over a bowl and set aside to drain for 10 minutes. Press down with a spoon to remove excess moisture.

4

Combine apricots, ricotta, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Place 1 sheet of filo on a flat surface and lightly spray with oil. Fold in half crossways and then in half again to form a wide strip. Spoon one-eighth of the apricot filling along the short end closest to you, leaving a 2cm border. Fold filo over to enclose filling, then tuck in edges and roll to form a cigar shape. Lightly spray roll with oil and place on prepared tray. Repeat with remaining filo and filling to make 8 rolls.

5

Bake rolls for 15 minutes or until golden. Serve dusted with icing sugar.