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VANILLA-POACHED
APRICOTS
In
winter, omit the sugar and use dried apricots
instead - they make a delicious syrup on
their own. Try substituting cardamom pods
for vanilla - they impart a spicier flavor.
200g
sugar
1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthways
1 kg (2 lb) ripe apricots, halved and stoned
Place
sugar and vanilla bean in a large saucepan
with 2 cups water and stir gently over low
heat until sugar dissolves. When sugar has
dissolved, stop stirring and increase heat.
Boil syrup rapidly for 1 minute. Add the
fruit and simmer for 10 minutes, or until
the fruit is tender.
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