Apricot Jam

• 3 kg (6 lb 8 oz) fresh apricots
• 1.8

Wash the apricots and leave to dry on a clean tea (dish) towel. Halve, remove the stones and place in a large deep pan. Measure the sugar and add to the apricots, stirring with a big wooden spoon until they are thoroughly mixed. The pan should not be more than half full or it may overflow on boiling.

Put the pan on a medium heat and stir continuously until the sugar melts; at this first