In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat.
Add apricots and butter; heat through.
Pour into a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish.
For topping, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk just until moistened. Spoon over hot apricot mixture.
Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the topping comes out clean.