Rose Water Candied Apricots

Ingredients

• Apricots, peeled and pitted
• Sugar, equal weight to apricot pulp
• Rose water
• Water

Method

1. 1 Boil peeled and pitted apricots tenderly over coals.
2. 2 Spread the cooled apricot pulp onto a white sheet of paper to dry slightly.
3. 3 Boil sugar with enough rose water and water to melt it until it reaches candy height.
4. 4 Stir the apricot pulp into the sugar syrup and boil until thick, similar to marmalade consistency.
5. 5 Shape the mixture on a plate to resemble half apricots.
6. 6 Allow to dry completely, then join two halves together to form a whole candied apricot.