Brandy Apricot Fritters

Ingredients

• 12 apricots preserved in brandy
• 1 ½ cups water
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 oz unsalted butter
• Flour (approx. 1 cup, for firm batter)
• Round wafers
• Sugar for sprinkling

Method

1. 1 Drain the preserved apricots halfway. Wrap each apricot in a wafer previously moistened.
2. 2 In a saucepan, combine water, salt, and butter. Bring to a boil.
3. 3 Stir in flour until a firm batter forms. Stir constantly for 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
4. 4 Dip the wrapped apricots into the batter and fry until golden.
5. 5 Sprinkle with sugar and serve immediately.