Toasted Almond Guacamole With Apricots

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds ripe avocados (about 3 medium), halved and pitted
• 1/2 cup dried apricots (about 10 to 15), small dice
• 1/2 medium jalapeño pepper or serrano chile, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons almond butter
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 2 medium limes), plus more as needed
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
• 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds (optional)