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Apricot Pear Cordials

By Tracey Seaman

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Apricot Pear CordialsDeborah Ory

Look for 1-quart cordial bottles, carafes, or mason jars with necks wide enough for adding the fruit (and removing it, if desired, after the liqueur has matured). You may need slightly more or less fruit, vodka, and rock candy, depending on the size of the containers.

Tip:

Rock candy can be purchased from The Original Fudge Kitchen (1-800-233-8343; www.fudgekitchens.com).

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 3 quarts

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds rock candy (see tip, below)
1 1/2 pounds dried pears and/or apricots
2 liters vodka

Preparation

  1. Divide rock candy among containers. Add fruit and cover with vodka. Seal containers tightly and let stand for 6 weeks, preferably in a cool, dark place. Serve as an after-dinner drink or drizzle over ice cream.

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