Poached Apricots

Directions

1. 1
   Soak apricots in cold water for 1/2 hour or more.
2. 2
   Transfer with soaking water to large pan.
3. 3
   Add sugar, scrape seeds from vanilla beans.
4. 4
   Add seeds and pod to the pan.
5. 5
   Bring slowly to a simmer.
6. 6
   Cook gently till very tender - about 40 minutes.
7. 7
   Cool then strain.
8. 8
   Place strained off juice into pot and reduce over heat by 1/3 or.
9. 9
   till syrupy.
10. 10
    Cool then serve apricots and juice with cream.