Apricot Leather

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 200F.

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   and oil a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

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   Pit apricots and coarsely chop.

4. 4

   In a 3-quart heavy saucepan cook apricots and sugar over moderate heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.

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   Cook mixture at a bare simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 40 minutes more.

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   In a blender puree mixture until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids).

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   Transfer puree to baking pan and spread evenly over bottom.

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   Dry puree in middle of oven until it feels drier but slightly tacky, about 1 hour.

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   Cool leather completely in pan on a rack.

10. 10

    Peel leather out of pan and roll up in wax paper.

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    Leather keeps, wrapped in plastic wrap, at cool room temperature 1 month.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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