Dried Apricot Jam

                                Time : Approximately 1 1/2 Hours    Temperature : Low to Moderate

             Note : If you have no Lemon, it's equivalent in Lemon substitute or half a teaspoon of either citric or tartaric acid should be used.

Method :     The fruit should be thoroughly washed. When rinsed clean, put into a basin and add the water. Cover. Allow to soak for 24 hours. If desired, the fruit may be cut into thin slices using a pair of scissors.

             Put the Apricots, and the water in which they have been soaking, into a pan and add the Lemon juice ( or substitute or acid ). Bring to the boil and simmer gently for about 45 minutes. Stir at intervals.

            Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Stir constantly once the sugar has been added. Continue to boil until the jam sets when tested on a cold plate.

            Pour into jam pots and seal immediately.

Makes about 5 cups