Apricots halves can be frozen without peeling. Peeled slices can be used fresh or cooked after freezing. Apricots are subject to discoloration, and should only be prepared in small quantities. Skin may toughen in the freezer and unpeeled halves can be dropped into boilling water for 1/2 minutes to prevent this. Very ripe fruit is best frozen as puree or sauce. To freeze apricot halves, wash them under cold running water, cut into halves and take out stones. Drop into boiling water for 1/2 minutes. Chill in iced water and drain. Pack in dry sugar, using 4 oz sugar to each Ib of fruit, or use 40 per cent syrup. To freeze apricot slices, peel fruit quickly then slice directly into container quarter full of 40 percent syrup. Top up with syrup to keep fruit covered, put Cellphone on top and allow 1/2 in head space. Thaw 3 1/4 hours at room temperature. Storage time: 1 year.
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