Ingredients

• 2 cups Mariani Dried Apricots
• 2 ½ cups hot water
• 1 Tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon Chinese Five Spice
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt (scant) or to taste
• *See Note below, based upon usage occasion: 4 oz. simple syrup or agave (optional) 
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Instructions

• 1. Bring water to a boil.
• 2. Place apricots into a high speed blender, ideally a Vita Prep.
• 3. Pour water into blender with apricots and let sit for 10 minutes.
• 4. Cover blender and turn on to puree. Start low and increase to high; purée approximately 1 minute until completely smooth.
• 5. Pour pureed apricot into a 2-quart sauce pot or a stainless bowl.
• 6. Add lemon juice, honey, spices, vanilla extract and salt and whisk until incorporated.
• 7. Taste and adjust accordingly.
• 8. Transfer to a container, cover and refrigerate.
• **Note: Simple Syrup (equal parts sugar & water dissolved) is to add slight sweetness as well as give the apricot purée a syrup-like consistency for pouring or drizzling. It can be omitted for less sweetness, however, note the purée will be thicker and appear like a delicious apple sauce.

Enjoy All These Suggested Uses!

•  Add to chilled Prosecco for an Apricot Bellini
• Drizzle over vanilla ice cream, top with sprig of mint
• For Sunday brunch, drizzle over pancakes or waffles, scones 
• Make a salad dressing by adding either apple cider vinegar or rice wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil
• Use as a sandwich condiment when added to flavor mustard or mayonnaise
• Use as a sweet and savory glaze for grilled or roasted meats
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