Apricot Sorbet

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds apricots pitted halved ( 9 large)
• 1.8 cups sugar 
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 
• 3 cups water 

Equipment

• sauce pan
• blender

Directions

1. Combine water and sugar in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Add apricots; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until apricots are tender.
3. Place apricot mixture and vanilla in a blender; process until smooth. Chill.
4. Pour mixture into the 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.