This apricot orange syrup with amaretto recipe uses a touch of amaretto liqueur to infuse an almond flavor, making it perfect for waffles or pancakes.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
2 hr 10 mins
Total Time
2 hr 25 mins
Calories
85 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine apricots, orange juice, sugar, amaretto, and vanilla extract in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil; cook and stir constantly until apricots soften and begin to release their juice, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Reduce heat to low; simmer apricot mixture about 1 ½ hours. If mixture is too thick or begins to burn, stir in 1 tablespoon water; mix well.
Step 3
Stir cornstarch into ¼ cup water until dissolved; stir into apricot mixture. Bring to a boil; simmer until mixture thickens, about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
0.5 cup orange juice
0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.25 cup water
0.5 cup white sugar
0.5 teaspoon cornstarch
0.75 pound very ripe fresh apricots, pitted and halved
