Janet Cooper

Apricot Jam from Dried Apricots

Preparation info
  • approximately

    8 half pint

    jars of jam
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Home Canning and Preserving
Home Canning and Preserving

By Janet Cooper

Published 2014

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Ingredients

  • ½ lb. dried apricots
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 7 cups

Method

  1. Wash and drain the dried apricots, and place in a saucepan with 3¾ cups water. Leave to soak at room temperature for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  2. When soaking is complete, simmer in the pan, covered, for about 30 minutes to soften and break up the fruit.
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