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Bottled Apricots with Vanilla

Bottled Apricots with Vanilla
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Recipe for cooking Bottled Apricots with Vanilla. These apricots make wonderful homemade gifts from your kitchen. Eat them straight from the jar or with ice cream.

Ingredients

  • about 3 pounds firm but ripe apricots
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 whole vanilla beans

Directions

  1. 1. Immerse the apricots in a pan of gently boiling water for 20 to 30 seconds. Immediately remove the apricots from the water and remove their skins using a small sharp knife or your fingers, if they come easily. Leave to cool.
  2. 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. 3. Add the apricots to the syrup, in batches, if necessary, and poach for 10 minutes.
  4. 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. 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. Makes About 10 Cups 6. Store in a cool, dark, dry place for one month before eating. Use within 12-18 months.

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