Mels Apricot Brandy Recipes

Steps:

• Place ingredients (DO NOT MIX) in a 1/2 gallon flat topped glass jar.
• Turn jar twice a day for 8 days (allowing jar to sit on its top for half a day).
• Batch is ready.
• You may use the same apricots, more sugar, and vodka added to make another batch, but let second batch sit for 12 to 14 days.

Steps:

• Cut apricots into 1/4" pieces.
• Combine all ingredients into a container with a tight lid.
• Let set for 6 weeks. Shake Daily.
• Strain out apricots and enjoy!

Steps:

• Grind apricots.
• Add coconut, milk, and brandy.
• Blend well.
• Mix will be sticky.
• Roll into balls and store in cool place.
• Can be made several days ahead.
• (Flavor improves.).
• Before serving, roll in powdered sugar.

Steps:

• Use only fully ripened, unblemished fruit.
• Wash and remove pits.
• Chop and mash fruit.
• Place in a plastic container or large glass bottle.
• Dissolve sugar in the vodka or brandy.
• Pour over the fruit.
• Cover and let sit for 4 to 6 months in a cool, dark place.
• Strain out the fruit, and bottle.
• Your fruit brandy is ready to drink!

Steps:

• Melt chocolate in top of double boiler over hot (not boiling) water; remove from heat.
• Stir in brandy and corn syrup.
• Combine cereal, apricots and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a large bowl.
• Add chocolate mixture; stire together until well blended and let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes.
• Form into 1/2" balls; roll in cocoa or powdered sugar.
• Place in candy cups in a covered container; let mellow several days before serving.