Ingredients

• 2 cups Mariani Dried Apricots (about 300 g)
• 2 ½ cups hot water (590 ml)
• 1 tbsp honey (15 ml)
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (5 ml)
• ½ tsp Chinese five-spice
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp 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. Add dried apricots to a high-speed blender. Pour in hot water; let sit 10 minutes.
• 3. Blend, starting low then high, about 1 minute until completely smooth.
• 4. Pour pureed apricot into a 2-quart sauce pot or a stainless bowl.
• 5. Whisk in lemon, honey, five-spice, ginger, vanilla, and salt.
• 6. Taste and adjust accordingly.
• 7. Chill in a covered container.
• **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.

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• ENJOY ALL THESE SUGGESTED USES 
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•  Add to chilled Prosecco for an Apricot Bellini
• Drizzle over vanilla ice cream, top with a 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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