Soak apricots overnight or in warm water for 4-5 hours

Take the apricots out and reserve the water. The apricots would have expanded in size.

Deseed the apricots and remove the kernel.

Chop or mash the apricots

In a saucepan, heat the water you had soaked the apricots in. You can also use fresh water.

Now add the chopped apricots and cook over a low flame for 20-25 minutes.

Mash the apricots as they cook. Stir occasionally.

If the pan starts drying out, add more water

Now add the sugar and stir till the sugar has completely dissolved. The apricot should have taken on a jam like consistency.

Take off heat.

Garnish with chopped almonds and serve hot or refrigerate and serve cold. Ice cream is also a highly recommended garnish.