Apricot Sorbet - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 lbs fresh apricots, halved and pitted (about 9)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation

Combine water and sugar in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Add apricots, and bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until apricots are tender.
Place apricot mixture and vanilla in a blender; process until smooth, and chill.
Pour mixture into freezer can of an ice cream freezer, and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
Spoon into a freezer-safe container; cover and freeze 2 hours or until firm.