Apricot brandy

Description
In Romanian: Caisata

Ingredients

 * 7 lbs/3 kgs ripe apricots,
 * 7 lbs/3 kgs sugar,
 * 1.5 qts/1,5 l vodka

Directions

 * 1) Choose small, ripe apricots.
 * 2) Wash and prick each one in several places with a thick pin.
 * 3) Place them in a 5-6 qt/5-6 l glass jar with large opening.
 * 4) Place a layer of apricots, a layer of sugar, alternating between the two and making sure the last layer is sugar.
 * 5) Pour the vodka, cover the opening with cellophane or parchment paper and keep in a sunny place for 3-4 weeks, shaking the jar every 2-3 days.
 * 6) After this time, keep the jar in a cool place.
 * 7) When serving, strain through cheese cloth.
 * 8) You can use the apricots as filling for cakes or you can boil them in water with sugar and serve as compote.