This apricot simple syrup is a sweet, fruity syrup made with ripe apricots, sugar, and water. It's perfect for lattes, iced coffee, tea, lemonade, cocktails, mocktails, sparkling water, and desserts.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Fine-mesh strainer or sieve
- Glass bottle or jar for storing
Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe apricots pitted and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Add the apricots, sugar, and water to a small saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally and lightly mashing the apricots as they soften.
- Remove from heat and strain immediately.
- Stir in the lemon juice and allow the syrup to cool completely.
- Transfer to a clean bottle or jar and refrigerate.
Notes
Use fully ripe apricots for the sweetest, most aromatic flavor.
For a deeper stone-fruit profile, add ⅛ teaspoon almond extract after straining.
Reduce the water to ¾ cup for a more concentrated syrup.
This syrup pairs beautifully with vanilla, honey, almond, lavender, and white chocolate.
Use 1–2 tablespoons in coffee, tea, cocktails, sparkling water, or desserts.