Crisp, Apricot II

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 vanilla bean
• 2-1/2 cups water
• 2-1/2 pounds fresh apricots
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar, plus extra, for garnish
• 1-1/4 cups almond flour (I grind almonds in the food processor!)
• 10 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 whole egg
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 3 tablespoons cherry liqueur (Kirsch)
• Fresh mint, for garnish