Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 2 of 3 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Apricot | 1 medium (35g) | 17 |
| Vodka | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 7 lbs/3 kgs ripe apricots,
- 7 lbs/3 kgs sugar,
- 1.5 qts/1,5 l vodka
Directions
Choose small, ripe apricots.
Wash and prick each one in several places with a thick pin.
Place them in a 5-6 qt/5-6 l glass jar with large opening.
Place a layer of apricots, a layer of sugar, alternating between the two and making sure the last layer is sugar.
Pour the vodka, cover the opening with cellophane or parchment paper and keep in a sunny place for 3-4 weeks, shaking the jar every 2-3 days.
After this time, keep the jar in a cool place.
When serving, strain through cheese cloth.
You can use the apricots as filling for cakes or you can boil them in water with sugar and serve as compote.
Category:Romanian Recipes
Category:Romanian Beverages
Category:Beverages