Dried apricot and amaretto conserve
Dried Apricot and Amaretto Conserve recipe
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This recipe for "Dried Apricot and Amaretto Conserve" is a delightful and flavorful treat that combines the natural sweetness of dried apricots with the rich aroma of amaretto liqueur. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a versatile conserve that can be enjoyed on toast, scones, or even as a topping for desserts. The combination of tangy apricots and the nutty undertones of amaretto creates a harmonious balance of flavors that is sure to impress. This conserve is perfect for those looking for a unique twist on traditional fruit preserves.Keywords: dried apricot, amaretto, conserve, sweet, flavorful
Dried apricot and amaretto conserve details
This jam is a favorite at the breakfast table at the Gaslight. Guests use it on waffles, pancakes, scones, toast, muffins, and even right off the spoon. It also makes a wonderful filling for spice or applesauce cake.
- Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound high-quality dried apricot halves
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 3 cups water, more if needed
- 1-1/2 Tablespoons finely grated orange zest
- 2 Tablespoons strained fresh lemon juice
- 2-1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup slivered blanched almonds
- 3 Tablespoons Amaretto liqueur
- 1 cup strained fresh orange juice
Snip apricots into thin strips and combine them in a heavy, non-reactive saucepot with raisins and water. Soak fruit until very soft, 6 to 12 hours. Add zest and heat mixture to simmering until very tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in orange zest and juice as well as lemon juice and return to a boil. Add sugar and cook over medium heat, stirring very frequently with a flat-bottom wooden spoon, until thick — about 30 minutes. Test mixture; put spoonful on a chilled saucer and let it cool. When saucer is held on edge, the surface of the jam should wrinkle. Add the almonds and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat and stir in the Amaretto.
Ladle into hot, clean canning jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Seal with new two-piece lids according to manufacturers directions and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath. Cool, label, and store. Best if allowed to mellow in the jars for two weeks before serving. Makes great holiday gifts.
Yields: about 4 cups. Will keep at least a year in the pantry.
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