Pare and stone your Apricots, then scald them a little, and lay them in your Pan, and put as much clarified Sugar to them as will cover them; the next Day drain the Syrup, and boil it smooth, then slip in your Apricots, and boil as before; the next Day make a Jelly with Codlins, boiling some Apricots amongst them, to give a better Taste; when you have boiled the Jelly to its proper Height, put in the Apricots with their Syrup, and boil all together; when enough, scum them very well, and put them into your Glasses.
To make Apricot-Paste.
Boil some Apricots that are full ripe to a Pulp, and rub the Fine of it thro' a Sieve; and to every Pound of Pulp take one Pound and two Ounces of fine Sugar, beaten to a very fine Powder; heat well your Paste, and then, by Degrees, put in your Sugar; when all is in, give it a thorough Heat over the Fire, but take Care not to let it boil; then take it off and scrape it all to one Side of the Pan, let it cool a little, then with a Spoon lay it out on Plates in what Form you please, then dust them, and put them into the Stove to dry.
To make Apricot Clear-Cakes.
First, draw a Jelly from Codlins, then boil in that Jelly some very ripe Apricots, which press upon a Sieve over an earthen Pan, then strain it through your Jelly-bag; and to every Pound of Jelly take the like Quantity of fine Loaf-sugar, which clarify, and boil till it cracks; then put in the Jelly, and mix it well, then give it a Heat on the Fire, scum it and fill your Glasses; in the Drying, order them as has been already directed in [p. 16].
To make Jam of Apricots.
Pare the Apricots, and take out the Stones, break them, and take out the Kernels, and blanch them; then to every Pound of Apricots boil one pound of Sugar till it blows very strong, then put in the Apricots, and boil them very brisk till they are all broke, then take them off, and bruise them well, put in the Kernels and stir them all together over the Fire, then fill your Pots or Glasses with them.
Note, If you find it too sweet, you may put in a little White-Currant-Jelly to sharpen it to your Liking.