Pick apricots that are not mushy. Wash them, cut them in half and remove the pit.

Boil the water with the sugar for 5 minutes

And add the apricots. Boil for 3-5 minutes.

Make sure that from three minutes onwards you have to keep a constant eye on them and as soon as you see that they have gotten tender, remove with a sifter ladle.

Place them in sterilized jars, boil the syrup a little longer, take off heat and if you like, add the liqueur.

Douse the apricots with the syrup and store the compote for as long as you like.