Mar 28, 2002
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Honey-Poached Apricots

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This honey-lemon syrup restores the fresh apricot's essence hidden within, even spongy supermarket apricots.

2 cups honey
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
24 apricots, (whole or halved and pitted)

1.Combine honey, lemon juice and zest, and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Poach apricots, a few at a time, until soft, 3–5 minutes, depending on ripeness of fruit. Remove with a slotted spoon and cool.

3. Serve plain with syrup or spoon over ice cream or pound cake. (Refrigerate in syrup for up to 1 week.)

This article was first published in Saveur in Issue #13

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