Bourbon Poached Apricots
Poaching Liquid Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart Living
Ingredients
3 lbs firm, blemish-free apricots
1 lemon
2 1/2 c sugar
1 vanilla bean, split
1 c bourbon
Instructions
Slice apricots in half, removing the pit. Toss apricots with lemon juice in a heat-restistant bowl.
Bring 4 cups water, the sugar and the vanilla bean to a boil in a large sauce pan, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add bourbon and stir to incorporate.
Cook poaching liquid over medium heat until reduced to a thick syrup, about 30 minutes. Pour over prepared apricots and allow to cool completely.
These apricots are lovely served over vanilla ice cream or a piece of pound cake.