Cookbook:Candied Apricots


 * Apricot

This is a very easy recipe made with only a few ingredients. The apricots can be served with chicken, pork or Turkish dolma pilav. This should be enough for two people but it can easily be scaled up.

Ingredients

 * 6–10+ dried apricots
 * About 1 cup water
 * A generous handful of sugar
 * Walnuts (optional)

Procedure

 * 1) Soak dried apricots in a large volume of water for around 10 minutes.
 * 2) Combine the 1 cup water and the sugar, and taste to adjust sweetness.
 * 3) Bring sugar mixture to a boil and add apricots.
 * 4) Simmer until the liquid is reduced. The traditional consistency is close to a light syrup.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * If reduced until it is a dark syrup it will be very hot and harden quickly, so plan accordingly.
 * If serving as a dessert you can reduce to a light syrup and stuff or garnish with walnuts.
 * This is good served with Turkish dolma pilav, or with a chicken or pork dish. It can also be served on its own with nuts as a dessert.