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Tipsy gingered apricot preserves

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  • Prep Time5 min
  • Total Time30 min
  • Makes4 cups
*PLUS standing time
Tipsy gingered apricots

Tipsy gingered apricots

Chatelaine Triple Tested

Capture all the brightest flavours of the summer harvest with delicious small-batch homemade preserves!

Ingredients

  • 600 g apricots, about 8

  • 1 2/3 cups orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier

  • 1 2/3 cups water

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 4 1/8-in. slices fresh ginger

Instructions

  • PIT apricots and cut into wedges. They should measure 3 cups. Drop apricots into a 1-L Mason jar (it should be filled to the top).

  • BOIL liqueur with water, sugar and ginger in a medium saucepan over medium- high, stirring occasionally, until liquid is syrupy and has reduced to 1 3/4 cups, 25 to 27 min. Remove from heat and let stand 15 min.

  • POUR syrup into jar over apricots. Cool completely at room temperature, about 2 hours. Apricot preserves can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition (per ¼ cup)

Calories 132, Protein 1g, Carbohydrates 28g, Fat 1g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 3mg.

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