by Renee Pottle | Jul 12, 2016 | Canning and Preserving, Dried, Instagram
Apricot paste, a thick fruit leather-like confection, is a popular Middle Eastern treat. There is a family story that my mother ate tons of fresh apricots from the German market across the street while pregnant with me. Maybe that’s why I have always loved... 
by Renee Pottle | Jun 25, 2013 | Canning and Preserving, Syrups and Spreads
When life gives you apricots, make syrup! I started making apricot syrup almost out of desperation. One year, in my enthusiasm for all things fresh and sweet, I purchased 40 pounds of fresh apricots. Yeah. It’s a lot. Plus the temperature was in triple digits so...