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 1/2 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.