Fresh Apricot Jam

I grew up in the Santa Clara Valley in Northern California, where the wonderful climate produces the finest apricots grown in America. Unfortunately, many of the apricot trees were gradually pulled out as houses were built and the Silicon Valley was created, but there are still a few precious apricot trees left, dotted around backyards and vacant lots. Apricot jam is part of the legacy of living here, and for good reason—it is luscious.