Step 1

Start by placing your apricots in a large bowl. Cover with water and let them soak for 30-50 minutes. This step helps remove some of the pesticide residues.

Step 2

Drain them. Drain the apricots well and transfer them to a plate lined with kitchen paper towels. Using your hands or a toothpick, remove the stems from the apricots and discard them.

Step 3

Place the rock sugar in a clean glass container. You can use one 33-ounce (1L) glass jar.

Step 4

Add the apricots to the jar. Pour the liquor over the apricots and close the jar.

Step 5

Let the liqueur steep in a dark and cool place for at least 3 months before enjoying it. Afterward, you can filter the liqueur, discard the apricots, and transfer the liquid to a clean glass bottle.