Nancy's Apricot Stuffed Celery

• 8 oz. cream or neufchatel cheese
• 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 18 dried apricot
• 6 ribs of celery

1. Clean celery under running water and dry. Trim and discard ends. Cut celery into pieces about 3 inches long.
2. Process apricots in the food processor until finely chopped.
3. Using a glass bowl, soften cream cheese in a microwave, 30 seconds at a time on High until softened consistency.
4. Stir into the softened cheese the brown sugar and salt.
5. Add the chopped dried apricots and stir.
6. Fill celery sections and place on plate.
7. Cover and chill until time to serve.