Apricots In Syrup

Directions

1. 1
   Sterlize the jars and lids in boiling water.
2. 2
   Invert the jars on a clean kitchen towel.
3. 3
   Wash the apricots.
4. 4
   Cut them into half following the peach-like line that runs lengthwise on the fruit.
5. 5
   Take out the pits.
6. 6
   Make the syrup.
7. 7
   Bring the water to a boil, and dissolve the sugar.
8. 8
   Bring plenty of water to a boil in a pot, and put the apricots as well as the pits in.
9. 9
   Boil the fruit on high heat for about a minute and a half.
10. 10
    Drain the apricots into a colander.
11. 11
    Pack the apricots and pits into storage jars, leaving no gaps.
12. 12
    Put a little white liquor into the jar.
13. 13
    Bring the sugar syrup back to a boil, and pour it into the jars up to the rims.
14. 14
    Screw the lids on loosely.
15. 15
    Put the jars in a hot water bath with the lids still loosely screwed on, and boil the jars for 7 minutes to eliminate the air in them.
16. 16
    Screw the lids on tightly and boil the jars for another 5 minutes.
17. 17
    The jars are really hot, so be careful as you take them out of the pot.
18. 18
    Invert them and leave them to cool down overnight.