Apricot Jam

Ingredients

• 9
  
  apricots – peeled and chopped
  
• 1
  
  tablespoon water
  
• 1/2
  
  teaspoon lemon juice
  
• 1 1/2 – 2
  
  cups sugar
  
• 1/8
  
  teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
  

Directions

1. In a heavy bottom pan, mix all the ingredients on medium heat.
2. Once it starts simmering, turn down the heat to bring it to a low simmer.
3. Stir frequently and cook until the apricots are soft and the mixture starts looking and feeling like jam..this can take about 30-45 minutes. I wanted a smooth texture so I used a potato masher to break down the apricot chunks.
4. Let it cool and store in a class jar. This should be good for several days. I don’t have the special canning jars but if you do, feel free to use those and the jam will last for a longer time.