Keep the apricots submerged in the poaching liquid, or they will turn brown. Mixed with seltzer water, the poaching liquid makes a refreshing apricot fizz.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 24
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In a 4- to 5-quart pot over medium heat, combine 4 cups water with the sugar, lemon peel, ginger, cardamom, and vanilla scrapings. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cook until the sugar dissolves, and then reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, until the liquid has thickened slightly, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Add the apricots to the pan. Rinse a double thickness of cheesecloth under cold water, and drape it over the apricots so all the fruit is covered by the cloth and submerged in the liquid.
Step 3
Continue simmering until the apricots soften slightly, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool completely. Use immediately, or transfer the apricots and poaching liquid to a storage container. Make sure the apricots are completely submerged in the liquid. Refrigerate, covered, up to 4 days.
