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Apricot Honey Syrup

1/2 pound dried apricots
3 cups honey
3 cups simple sugar syrup

Soak the apricots in water overnight.

Drain off water. Puree apricots. Add honey and syrup. Store in refrigerator.

Warm on stove or in microwave. Put into little pitchers and hold each in oven until ready to serve.

Simple Sugar Syrup:
4 cups sugar to 2 cups water

Bring to a boil. Boil gently without stirring for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.

Yields 1 to 1 1/2 quarts.