Apricot Preserves

4 1/2 c. apricots, chopped
1/3 c. water
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 5 minutes or until tender.
Add:
3 c. sugar
Bring to a full rolling boil and cook until desired thickness (about 20-30 minutes), stirring constantly. Remove from heat and put into clean, hot jars within 1/8 inch from rim. Wipe rims clean. Put on lid and band. Invert for 5 minutes. Let cool 24 hrs. It might take a few weeks to set.

* Don’t forget to put your lids in almost boiling water before starting to soften them.

Apricot Jam
8 c. apricots, chopped
1/4 c. lemon juice
6 c. sugar
Makes 9 half pints