apricot treat, mark's

1 Pinch
Middletown, OH
Updated on Feb 27, 2021

One of the treats Mark remembers from his Polish family.

prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
  • 1/3 cup candied orange peel
  • powdered sugar
  • whipped cream
  • cinnamon

How To Make apricot treat, mark's

  • Step 1
    Put the apricots and water in a heavy based pan. Cover and simmer, stirring for about 20 minutes, until a thick paste forms Stir in the sugar and simmer stirring for another 10 minutes until quite dry. Remove from heat and stir in the almonds and the orange peel Using a knife, shape into a "sausage" about 2 inches thick, on a sheat of greaseproof paper dusted with confectioner's sugar Leave to dry in a cool place for at least 3 hours. Cut into slices and serve with whipped cream, sprinkled with a little cinnamon.

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Category: Candies
Ingredient: Fruit
Culture: Polish
Method: Stove Top

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