apricot orange syrup with amaretto

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3/4 pound very ripe fresh apricots, pitted and halved
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
• 1 tablespoon water, if needed (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• mix together the apricots, sugar, vanilla extract, orange juice, and amaretto liqueur in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. bring to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until the apricots are soft and have started to release their juice, about 5 minutes. reduce heat to low, and simmer until the apricots have broken down, about 1 1/2 hour. if mixture is too thick or begins to burn, stir in 1 tablespoon of water and mix well.
• stir cornstarch into 1/4 cup water, and pour into the apricot mixture. bring to a boil, and simmer until the mixture forms a thick syrup, about 30 more minutes.