Hot apricot nectar - sl 11/81

2 -1/2 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupWater
2tablespoonsSugar
4eachesWhole cloves
1each(3-inch) cinnamon stick
1each12 oz can apricot nectar
2tablespoonsLemon juice
Cinnamon sticks (optional)
Lemon slices (optional)

Directions

Combine water, sugar, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Strain the mixture, discarding cloves and cinnamon stick.

Gradually add nectar and juice to hot mixture; heat thoroughly.

Garnish with cinnamon sticks and lemon slices, if desired. Yield: about 2-½ cups

Mabel B. Couch of Oklahoma, November, 1981"Southern Living". Typos by Jeff Pruett

Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 11-01-95