3 lb fresh apricots
2 1/2 cup water
1/2 cup anisette
2 cup sugar
4 6 inch sprigs fresh green or
1 bronze fennel
----ALTERNATIVES----
1 cinnamon basil and cinnamon
1 liqueur are an alternative.
Prepare jars, lids and boiling water bath.
Wash and dry the apricots, then prick each one several times. Combine the water, anisette and sugar in a pan and cook over a med-high heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture boils and the sugar is dissolved. Add the apricots and simmer for 3 mins.
Fill each hot dry jar with the fruit and two fennel springs, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Pour hot liquid over the fruit until just covered. Wipe the rims with a clean towel and attach the lids securely.
Place the jars in boiling water bath, and when the water returns to boil, process for 25 mins.
