To Preserve Apricot-Chips
Split the Apricots, and take out the Stones, then pare them, and turn them into a circular form with your Knife; then put them into your Pan without scalding, and put as much Sugar boiled very smooth as will cover them, then manage them on the Fire as the whole Apricots, scum them, and set them in the Stove; the next Day boil some more Sugar, to boil very strong, then drain the Syrup from the Apricots, and boil it very smooth; then put it to the fresh Sugar, and give it a Boil; then put in the Apricots and boil them first round, and then let them have a covered Boil, scum them, and cover them with a Paper; then put them into the Stove for two or three Days, drain them, and lay them out to dry, first dusting them.