Wash the apricots, dry them with a cloth, and split them in half.
Prepare a syrup with the sugar.
Add the apricots and cook for 15 minutes on very low heat.
If desired, they can be allowed to cool and served immediately.
They can also be preserved by placing them boiling in sterilized jars with an airtight seal.
Notes
For a spicier variation, you can add a cinnamon stick or a few cloves while cooking the syrup. This will give your apricots in syrup a unique, enveloping aroma.