Apricot Sauce

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Place the apricots in a heavy saucepan with the water, the cinnamon sticks and the lemon zest, cover, and let stand at room temperature for three hours.

2. 2

   Set over medium heat, bring to a simmer, reduce heat and simmer gently, covered for 35 to 40 minutes until the apricots are very soft.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and discard the cinnamon sticks and the lemon peel.

4. 4

   Using an immersion blender (or, if you prefer a blender or food processor, but the stick blender is so much easier), puree the apricots and the cooking liguid.

5. 5

   Add the lemon juice, sugar and butter to the apricot mixture in the saucepan and return to low heat, simmering the mixture uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about ten minutes.

6. 6

   Cool to room temperature before serving (and try to resist constant tasting).