Aunt Alices Apricot Brandy Recipes

APRICOT BRANDY

Steps:

• Place ingredients (DO NOT MIX) in a 1/2 gallon flat topped glass jar.
• Turn jar twice a day for 8 days (allowing jar to sit on its top for half a day).
• Batch is ready.
• You may use the same apricots, more sugar, and vodka added to make another batch, but let second batch sit for 12 to 14 days.

MEL'S APRICOT BRANDY

Steps:

• Cut apricots into 1/4" pieces.
• Combine all ingredients into a container with a tight lid.
• Let set for 6 weeks. Shake Daily.
• Strain out apricots and enjoy!

APRICOT JAM WITH BRANDY

Steps:

• Halve the Apricots, and remove the stone. Crack one third of the stones and remove the kernels; Blanche by dipping into hot water.
• Place the Apricots, kernels, water and lemon juice into a pan and simmer until it is tender, test for pectin. When a satisfactory clot is formed, add the sugar (sugar is best warmed beforehand) stir until disolved then bring to boil and boil rapidly until setting point is reached stirring occasionally.
• Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the Brandy, remove any scum and pour into hot sterilized jars and cover.

AUNT ALICE'S APRICOT BRANDY

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a small Mason Jar. Shake a little. Turn over once a day for 14 days.
• Yum!!