Apricot butter

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
10cupsSliced apricots
1cupWater
Sugar
cupOrange juice
1tablespoonGranted orange rind

Directions

Add water to apricots and cook until soft. Press through sieve (or cheat like I do and run 'em through the blender). Measure and to each cup pulp add ⅔ c sugar. Add juice and grated orange rind.

Cook until thick (about 10-15 minutes). Pour into sterilized pint jars to within ½ inch of top. Put on cap, screw band firmly tight and process in boiling water bath ten minutes.