Apricot gliko

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 libras Fresh Apricots
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 2/3 Cup Water
• 1 Teaspoon Grated Lemon Rind
• Juice of 1 Lemon
• 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

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Preparation

• Wash the apricots, cut them into quarters and discard the pits. Set aside.
• Bring the water, sugar and lemon rind to boil in a small saucepan.
• Lower the heat and simmer for 7 minutes. Add the apricots and boil for an additional 10 minutes.
• Turn off the stovetop and remove pan from heat. Set it aside until it has cooled.
• Remove the apricots from the syrup using a slotted spoon and place them in a small bowl.
• Add the lemon juice and vanilla to the syrup and bring it back up the a boil.
• Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat, combine the syrup and the apricots in a bowl and allow to cool to room temperature.
• Then place the gliko in an airtight container and refrigerate.
• Serve chilled.