Apricot Liqueur

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3 cups suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	cups	apricots	smashed pits
1/2	teaspoon	cinnamon	ground
1/2	teaspoon	coriander	ground
2	cups	vodka	100 proof
1	cup	sugar syrup	(see recipe)

Directions

Partly fill a cloth bag with the apricot pits (available at most health food stores). Smash with a hammer, keeping shells and meaty centers. Place smashed pits in a 1-quart container. Add cinnamon, corriander, and vodka.

Store for 2 months in a cool dark place. Then filter through a cheesecloth lined strainer and discard fruit pits. Strain a few times until clear.

Add sugar syrup and age for an additional 2 weeks.

Recipe may require some finetuning and apricot extract can be added to offer additional flavoring.

1 comment

1. Ginnie Brimmer about 8 hours ago

Wonderful result. I have a very fuitful apricot tree and how fun to find a use for the pits. Taster's were delighted. However, there is no flavor of apricot but almond. Hardest part is crushing the seeds.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 0g

Amount per Serving

Calories 0 0% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	1%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g	0%