Apricot Meat Loaf

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 eggs
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon water

Combine first 7 ingredients and shape into a loaf. Place on greased shallow pan. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.

Mix brown sugar with water; heat until sugar melts. Spread evenly over hot meat loaf. Continue baking 5 to 10 minutes.

Serve hot.