Apricot Compote

Description
In Romanian: Compot de caise

Ingredients

 * 2 lbs / 1 kg firm apricots
 * 10 oz / 300 g sugar
 * 3 cups water
 * juice from ½ lemon

Directions

 * 1) Set the water with sugar to boil.
 * 2) Peel the apricots and let sit in cold water.
 * 3) When the sugar has dissolved, add the apricots and lemon juice.
 * 4) Let simmer for a while, removing the foam as it forms.
 * 5) Serve cold.