Poached Apricots in Star Anise Syrup

A community recipe by pistachio

Not tested or verified by Nigella.com

Introduction

Make this only when you have fresh, unblemished and aromatic apricots to hand. A wonderful way to use up a glut if you are lucky enough to have an apricot tree.

Ingredients

Serves: 6

Metric Cups

75 millilitres water
1 tablespoon soft light brown sugar
2 star anise (whole)
1 cinnamon stick
500 grams fresh apricots (halved and de-stoned - prepared weight)
1 teaspoon lemon juice

3 fluid ounces water
1 tablespoon soft light brown sugar
2 star anise (whole)
1 cinnamon stick
17⅔ ounces fresh apricots (halved and de-stoned - prepared weight)
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Method

Poached Apricots in Star Anise Syrup is a community recipe submitted by pistachio and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, star anise and cinnamon stick; bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

Add apricots; when the mixture has returned to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the apricots are tender.

Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Cover the pan and let apricots steep for about 30 minutes.

Serve warm or at room temperature. Will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for two or three days.

In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, star anise and cinnamon stick; bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

Add apricots; when the mixture has returned to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the apricots are tender.

Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Cover the pan and let apricots steep for about 30 minutes.

Serve warm or at room temperature. Will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for two or three days.