Apricot Lite Jam
Ingredients
2 cup (480 ml) dried apricots
1 1/2 cup (360 ml) crushed pineapple, unsweet, ened (if using can
1 drain)
1 orange, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 juice of 1/2 lemon
3 1/2 cup (840 ml) sugar
Preparation
Cover apricots with cold water and let soak overnight. Simmer
apricots in soaking water, uncovered, until tender. Mash with a
potato masher or in a food processor. Add pineapple, orange, lemon
juice, and sugar to apricot mixture. Simmer until sugar has
dissolved, stirring frequently; then cook over high heat until thick,
about 20 - 30 minutes. Skim off foam. Pour into hot jars, leaving
1/4" (6mm) head space. Adjust caps.
Process 10 minutes in boiling water bath. Yield: 6 half pints (1440
mL)
From: The Ball Blue Book Shared By: Pat Stockett
Servings: 6
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