Apricots in Brandy

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Ingredients for Apricots in Brandy

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, cut lengthwise
• 4 strips of orange rind
• 4 strips of lemon rind
• 1 lb. dried apricots
• 1 1/2 cups cognac or brandy (enough to cover the fruit)

Preparation of Apricots in Brandy

1. In a heavy saucepan put the sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, vanilla, orange and lemon rinds. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves,

2. Divide the apricots in 2 glass jars and cover the fruit with the reserved syrup. Add the vanilla, lemon and orange rinds . Pour 3/4 cup of brandy in each jar; seal the jars; store in a cool place, turning them daily for a week. Add more brandy, if necessary to cover the apricots. Serve with vanilla ice cream.