Today’s the day. They’re in season, but you’ve got to grab them now. Beautiful velvety apricots! Make a batch of apricot preserves. No, we’re not going to fool around with canning equipment. It’s not going to last long enough to require that. And there’s no need to peel the apricots. Here’s all you do:
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
pinch of salt
1/4 cup dried apricots chopped in a medium dice
2 lbs. fresh apricots
2 T fresh lemon juice
2 T Calvados
Place 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1/4 cup water and a pinch of salt in a Dutch oven and stir over heat until clear. Add dried apricots. They will add a tartness that will compliment the fresh fruit. Break open 2 lbs. apricots with your fingers and pop out the pits. Chop coarsely and add to sugar syrup. Cook at a rolling boil, stirring often until syrupy and thickened. This will take about a half hour. Take off heat and stir in 2 T fresh lemon juice and 2 T Calvados. When cool, ladle into 2 pint-size glass jars with screw-on tops. Refrigerate. Will keep for 2-3 weeks.
Photo by sweetpaprika
Reginald
Jun 30, 2009 @ 11:22:06
This sounds amazing – especially on a slice of warm, buttered toast and a nice lazy morning with a copy of the NY Times. 🙂
AnnMarie
Mar 22, 2010 @ 19:57:43
Hi Phyllis,
I know it’s probably not exactly the right season, but we are looking for somewhere in the area to by homemade fruit jams/jellies? Do you have any suggestions?
AnnMarie
phylliskirigin
Mar 22, 2010 @ 23:47:55
Hi AnnMarie,
I usually find homemade jams and jellies at my local winter farmers market in Briarcliff Manor. Check out newsletter@communitymarkets.biz for the location of this market and others in the area.