Dried Apricot and Almond Jam

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Dried Apricot and Almond Jam

 

 

405 ml (13.7 fl oz) can apricot nectar

375 g (13 1/4 oz) dried apricots, roughly chopped

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

1 cup white sugar

1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

 

 

1. Place apricot nectar and 1 cup cold water in a large, heatproof,

microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH (100%) for 4 minutes

or until mixture just comes to the boil. Carefully remove cover.

 

2. Add dried apricots, 1/3 cup lemon juice and sugar to liquid. Stir

to combine.Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH (100%) for 4 minutes,

stirring every minute, or until sugar dissolves. Microwave on HIGH

(100%) for a further 12 to 15 minutes or until thick and pulpy. Stir

in almonds.

 

3. Spoon hot jam into hot sterilised jars. Seal. Turn upside down for

2 minutes. Turn upright. Allow to cool.

 

 

Makes 3 cups.