Apricot Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. dried apricots
water
1/2 c. sugar or less if using apricot brandy
1/16 tsp. salt
Cognac or apricot brandy to taste (approximately 3 to 4 Tbsp.)

Preparation

Wash and cook apricots in water as directed on package.
Put the cooked apricots through a food mill, or puree them, about 3/4 cup at a time in a blender (or use a food processor).
Add sugar and salt.
Stir and cook 4 to 5 minutes over moderate heat.
Add Cognac or apricot brandy to taste.
Serve over puddings, or plain cake.
Makes approximately 1 1/2 cups sauce.