Glazed Apricots
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
203 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Australian
Glazed Apricots
Description
This recipe involves preparing a syrup by dissolving sugar and honey in water with lemon juice over medium heat. Dried, pitted apricots are added to the syrup and gently simmered for 25 minutes to soften and absorb the flavors. After removing from heat, vanilla extract is stirred in, and the apricots are allowed to cool in the syrup to room temperature, enhancing their sweetness and moisture retention.
The finished apricots have a glossy, soft texture with a balance of sweet and bright flavors from the honey, sugar, lemon, and vanilla. They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, maintaining their syrupy coating and tenderness.
Glazed apricots can be used as a versatile accompaniment: stirred into yogurt or oatmeal, spooned over breakfast items like pancakes or waffles with sweetened cream cheese, added to cheese and charcuterie boards, or served alongside roasted meats. They also work well as cocktail garnishes or desserts toppings.
Storing them properly in a sanitized container enhances shelf life and food safety. Using the syrup along with the apricots in serving maximizes flavor impact.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup honey or more sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups apricots 400g / 14 ounces, dried, pitted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
Instructions
- Add the water, sugar, honey and lemon juice to a saucepan over a medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Stir in the apricots, reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Allow the apricots to cool in the pot of syrup to room temperature.
- Store in a sanitized airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Store glazed apricots in a sanitized airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks to maintain quality.
- Use them as a topping for yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, or French toast, optionally with sweetened cream cheese.
- Add glazed apricots to cheese or charcuterie boards for a sweet and savory contrast.
- They also make a flavorful garnish for cocktails or mocktails, adding syrup and fruit to drinks like gin and tonic or vodka soda.
- Enjoy them as a side dish for roasted meats or as a simple sweet snack.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 51g | 102% |
| Vitamin A | 781IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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