0
Tipsy gingered apricots
Capture all the brightest flavours of the summer harvest with delicious small-batch homemade preserves!
600 g apricots, about 8
1 2/3 cups orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
1 2/3 cups water
1 cup granulated sugar
4 1/8-in. slices fresh ginger
PIT apricots and cut into wedges. They should measure 3 cups. Drop apricots into a 1-L Mason jar (it should be filled to the top).
BOIL liqueur with water, sugar and ginger in a medium saucepan over medium- high, stirring occasionally, until liquid is syrupy and has reduced to 1 3/4 cups, 25 to 27 min. Remove from heat and let stand 15 min.
POUR syrup into jar over apricots. Cool completely at room temperature, about 2 hours. Apricot preserves can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Calories 132, Protein 1g, Carbohydrates 28g, Fat 1g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 3mg.