2 c (480 mL) dried apricots 1 1/2 c (360 mL) crushed pineapple, -unsweetened (if using -canned, Drain) 1 Orange, peeled, seeded and -chopped Juice of 1/2 lemon 3 1/2 c (840 mL) sugar 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
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