1 lb apricots, peeled and pitted
3 cup alcohol, cooking
2 cup sugar
1 lemon rinds, grated
Directions
Prep time: 0 mins Cook time: 0 mins Difficulty: **
Boil the sugar in enough water to make a syrup; add the apricots and
simmer for several minutes. Strain and allow to cool. Add the
alcohol, 2 cups of water and the rinds; pour off into a bottle and
store for at least a month. Strain and re-bottle for future use when
ready.
Servings: 1 serves
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Categories: Fruit
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