Bottled Apricots with Vanilla
Source of Recipe
saunny62
Recipe Introduction
Instead of using whole vanilla beans, strips of orange rind or
cinnamon sticks can be added to the jars for a different flavor. Or,
you could experiment with more exotic spice such as cardamom and star
anise.
List of Ingredients
about 3 lbs. firm but ripe apricots
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 cups water
2 whole vanilla beans
Recipe
Makes About 10 Cups
1. Immerse the apricots in a pan of gently boiling water for 20 to 30
seconds. Immediately remove the apricots from the water and off their
skins using a small sharp knife or your fingers, if they come easily.
Leave to cool.
2. Put the sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan over low heat,
stirring, until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil.
3. Add the apricots to the syrup, in batches, if necessary, and poach
for 10 minutes.
4. Using a slotted spoon, immediately transfer the apricots to two
warm, sterilized 5-cup jars. Slit the vanilla beans lengthwise with a
knife and add two halves to each jar.
5. When all the apricots have been removed from the pan, boil the
syrup for 5 minutes. Pour into prepared jars to within 1/2 inch of
the top. Swirl the jars to expel any air bubbles and seal them.
Process in a boiling water canner.
6. Store in a cool, dark, dry place for one month before eating. Use
within 12-18 months.
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