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Apricot Liqueur

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Submitted by wdwine

Ingredients

2 473
CUPS ML APRICOTS
smashed pits *
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML CINNAMON
ground
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML CORIANDER
ground
2 473
CUPS ML VODKA
100 proof *
1 237
CUP ML 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.

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Comments


Ginnie Brimmer

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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