Apricot Liqueur

1 lb dried apricots - quartered
4 1/3 cups vodka
4 cups sugar

Combine all 3 ingredients in a glass container with lid. Let stand 6 to 8 weeks. Shake jar lightly once a week. Strain through double cheesecloth. Discard apricots.

Makes approx 5 cups of liqueur

NOTE: Serve as a beverage or over ice cream or custard. Make at least two months ahead. Store on the shelf in an airtight container. Recipe can be halved or quartered.