apricots

Apricot Brandy

This was inspired by Robin Hobb's books. The story follows that of a bastard of a prince, Fitz, as he becomes an assassin. It's a beautiful story filled with magic, dragons and apricot brandy shared with his friend, the fool.

Ingredients:

  • 700g Apricots

  • 350g honey

  • 700ml brandy

Method:

Wash your fruit and cut into quarters, Removing the stones. Put the fruit into a Kilner jar and cover with the honey. Pour over the brandy and put the lid on.

Shake the jar to mix in the honey. Shake once a day, for a few days, until the honey remains dissolved.

After 2 weeks decant into bottles through a funnel lined with a muslin cloth.

This can be drunk straight away.