Apricot & Orange Butter

Name: Apricot & Orange Butter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 35 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Ingredients: 1 kg/2 lb 4 oz apricots, pitted; grated zest and juice of 2 oranges; 350 g/12 oz/scant 1⅔ cups granulated sugar per 600 ml/21 fl oz/scant 2½ cups of purée; 350 g/12 oz/scant 1⅔ cups granulated sugar per 600 ml/21 fl oz/scant 2½ cups of purée

Preparation info

Makes about:
1 kg

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
2 hr 30

Appears in

The Art of Preserving

By Emma MacDonald

Published 2021

About

Fresh apricots combine beautifully with oranges. Serve this butter spread thickly on croissants, buttery brioche, coarse wholemeal toast or pancakes for a delicious breakfast. You will be tempted to eat several of whatever you choose!

Ingredients

1 kg/2 lb 4 oz apricots, pitted
grated zest and juice of

Breakfast
Starter
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Put the apricots, orange zest and juice in a large saucepan and add 300 ml/10½ fl oz/scant 1¼ cups