Molded Apricot Paste

Ingredients

• apricots
• sugar

Instructions

1. Weigh the apricots after pitting and peeling them.
2. Measure out an equal weight of sugar.
3. Cut the apricots into pieces.
4. Combine the apricot pieces and sugar in a pot and bring to a boil together.
5. Cook until the mixture reaches the proper consistency (punto de caramelo — when a small amount dropped on a cold surface sets firm).
6. Pour the cooked mixture into molds and allow to cool completely before unmolding.