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Vanilla & Honey Poached Apricots

Here's how you make Vanilla & Honey Poached Apricots
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  • Servings: 3
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 3 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (may use more pending on your taste)
  • 1/2 vanilla bean (halved lengthwise, or 1 teaspoon vanilla essence)
  • 3/4 pound apricots (fresh, halved lengthwise and stones removed, I also cut out the little part where the stem was using a sharp knife)
  • 1 tablespoon brandy (optional)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Add water, honey, vanilla and sugar to a saucepan and bring to a simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.

  • Step 2: Add apricots, continue to simmer, covered, until just tender but not falling apart, this will take ~ 2 to 5 minutes, the time will depend on the ripeness of your fruit.

  • Step 3: Transfer apricots using a slotted spoon to a bowl and boil syrup until reduced to about 1/2 cup; Remove from heat and add brandy if using and pour the syrup over the apricots.

  • Step 4: Remove vanilla bean and cool apricots before chilling for at least 1/2 hour before serving ~ served chilled.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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