Air-tight jars, the classic jar of homemade preserves. An extra-special gift idea. The best apricots are picked and candied whole. They do not undergo any other treatment before being candied other than sorting, cleaning, and piercing to make tiny holes to help the sugars used in the candying process flow more freely. The apricots are candied whole with the stone to maintain all the flavor of the fruit. This means they take longer to prepare but guarantees an unmistakable flavor.