Apricot Jam (made with dried apricots)
A jam made with dried apricots; it can also be strained into a smooth purée for glazing.
Ingredients
dried apricots
8 oz (240 g)
water
1.5 pints (9 dl)
lemon juice
juice of half a lemon
sugar
1 lb 8 oz (720 g)
Instructions
1
Wash
Thoroughly wash the dried fruit.
2
Soak
Place in a bowl with water and soak for at least 24 hours.
3
Cook
Pour the fruit and soaking liquid into a jam pan, add the lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for half an hour, stirring occasionally.
4
Add Sugar
Add the sugar, keep stirring and continue boiling until the jam setting point is reached.
5
Bottle
Pour into jars and seal immediately.
