Silky Apricot Butter Recipes

SILKY APRICOT BUTTER

Steps:

• In a large stainless steel saucepan, combine apricots and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and boil gently, stirring occasionally, until apricots are soft, about 20 minutes.
• Working in batches, transfer apricot mixture to a food mill or food processor fitted with a metal blade and puree just until a uniform texture is achieved. Do not liquify. Measure 6 cups of apricot puree.
• In a clean large stainless steel saucepan, combine apricot puree and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and boil gently, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and holds its shape on a spoon.
• Prepare canner, jars and lids.
• Ladle hot butter into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rim and place lids.
• Place jars in canner, ensuring they are completely covered with water. Bring to boil and process for 10 minutes. Remove canner lid. Wait 5 minutes then remove jars, cool and store.

APRICOT BUTTER

Steps:

• In a food processor, grind the apricots to a paste, add the butter and blend the mixture unti it is smooth.
• Blend in a pinch of salt to taste.
• Transfer the butter to a bowl or crock and chill, covered.
• Remove the butter from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving.

APRICOT BUTTER

Steps:

• Bring 2/3 cup water to a boil; add the 2 cups of apricots and sugar, and cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Times will vary, so keep watch.
• Place mix in blender and puree with 4 tablespoons of butter.
• Add either 1 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1/2 teaspoons almond extract.
• Cool mixture and keep in fridge for up to 1 week. Note: amounts vary.

APRICOT BUTTER

Steps:

• 1. Put water, apricots,and sugar in a 2 quart pan over med-hi heat, bring to a boil
• 2. Reduce to low simmer uncovered 15 minutes stirring occasionally until apricots are tender and about 1 cup water is left.
• 3. remove from heat stir lemon juice and brandy
• 4. Process in food processor until smooth and thick Refrigerate 24 hours for flavor to develop. Use on toast, pancakes, or whatever you would like and enjoy.