Stewed Dried Apricots

From The Wise Encyclopedia of Cooking, 1948. Serving number is a guess.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb  dried apricot
• 3  cups cold water
• 1⁄4-1⁄3 cup sugar

Directions

1. Wash apricots quickly but thoroughly in cold water. Place them in a saucepan.
2. Add water, cover, and allow to soak 2-3 hours.
3. Bring to boil (using the same water), cover, and simmer very gently for 15 minutes or until tender.
4. Just before removing from heat, stir in sugar.
5. Serve warm or cold with cream.