EASY APRICOT JAM
Here’s the perfect topping for English muffins or toast. It’s so simple to make my homemade jam, you’ll want to share it with all your friends and family.
—GERI DAVIS PRESCOTT, AZ
PREP: 5 MIN. • COOK: 30 MIN. + CHILLING • MAKES: 4 CUPS
16 ounces dried apricots
2 1/2 cups orange juice
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1. In a large stockpot, combine apricots, orange juice and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, cinnamon and ginger. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
2. Rinse four 1-cup plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly. Puree apricot mixture in a food processor or blender until smooth. Spoon into containers, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year. Thaw frozen jam in refrigerator before serving.