Apricot Jam

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and stone apricots.
2. 2
   Put water and 1/2 sugar in a pan, bring to the boil, stirring, until sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and simmer 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Add fruit and pectin, bring back to the boil, simmer 30 minutes, stirring regularly. Add remaining sugar and simmer a further 10 minutes.
4. 4
   *To test:Remove a tsp of liquid from the jam and place on a plate, allow to cool. If a skin forms and jam holds its shape it is ready.
5. 5
   Pour into sterilised jars and seal.