Make sweet, tangy homemade Apricot Syrup in just 10 minutes! This simple syrup is perfect for pancakes, cocktails, and desserts. Easy and made with fresh apricots.
2cupschopped ripe fresh apricots325g, pits removed and discarded
1cupgranulated white sugar200g
¾cupwater175ml
1teaspoonvanilla extractoptional
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a pot. Stir it together, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, until the apricots break down.
Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl or jug and pour in the mixture. Press the apricots into the strainer to extract as much peach syrup as possible. Tip: save the strained out apricots and serve on ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal etc...
Stir the vanilla into the syrup.
Allow the mixture to cool, then pour the apricot syrup into a jar or bottle and keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.