Stewed Apricots Recipe

Ingredients for Stewed Apricots

• ½ pound apricots
• ½ cup sugar
• Water

Instructions

1. Wash, and sort the fruit, cover with cold water, and soak several hours, or over night.
2. Long soaking improves all dried fruits.
3. Put in enough water to cover, and bring to the boiling point.
4. Drain, and cover again with cold water.
5. Cook slowly until apricots are tender, then add the sugar.
6. Stir lightly, and cook five minutes.
7. Serve cold.
8. To make an apricot sauce, force through a strainer, and add orange juice to taste.