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Glazed apricots
June 30 | Comments (0)
When you want something unhealthy, but need to convince yourself that it's good for you, this is the treat. Tis the season for fresh apricots (it works equally well with peaches though), and there's very few things as tasty on a hot summers eve.
12 apricots, halved and remove the stones
1 tablespoon of butter
For the syrup
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp of vanilla extract (or a vanilla pod cut in half)
Place a frying pan over medium heat, once hot add the butter and apricots. Cook for 7-10 minutes or until soft. Meanwhile, in a small sauce pan bring the water and sugar to the boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes until it starts to thicken. (If you're using a vanilla pod, add it at this point.) Remove from heat and add the vanilla. Once the apricots are soft all the way through, take the syrup and pour it over the appricots, stiring over the heat for another minute. Serve over ice cream.