Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (300g) fresh apricots, pitted and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) water
  • 1/4 cup (50g) cane sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch (1g) sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Dice the apricots into uniform pieces to ensure they break down at the same rate. Combine the diced fruit, sugar, and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  2. Place the pan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle bubble, then immediately reduce heat to low. Stir occasionally with a spatula, pressing down on a few pieces of fruit to release their juices. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until the liquid has reduced by half and the sauce appears glossy.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt.