Almond and Apricot Jam
Ingredients
Serves 12
- 450g (1lb) dried apricots
- 1 lemon – juice only
- 1.4kg (3lb) pale raw brown sugar
- 75g (3oz) whole almonds – blanched
How To Make
- Wash the apricots, then cover with three pints of water and leave to soak for 24 hours.
- Put the fruit with the water and lemon juice in a large saucepan or preserving pan and simmer for ½ hour.
- Add the sugar and almonds and stir over gentle heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- Bring to the boil and boil rapidly, stirring frequently, until the jam jells when tested on a plate.
- Pour into hot sterilised jars and cover with jar lids.
- Cool and store.
