Brandied Apricot Jam Recipe

• 2 c. Dry apricot halves, halved
• 2 1/2 c. Water Juice and grated peel of))))
• 1 x Orange
• 1 1/4 c. Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Almond extract
• 3 Tbsp. Brandy or possibly Congac

1. 1) Combine apricots and water in a bowl, cover, and let stand overnight, or possibly till soft and well plumped-abt 12 hours.
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3. Combine apricots and their soaking water in saucepan with the orange peel and juice and simmer for 5 minutes.
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5. Add in the sugar and bring to boil, stirring.
6. Boil gently, stirring often, till the mix is thick and shiny anb begins to clear the sides of the pan when stirred.
7. While mix thickens, be sure to stir it continually but gently, so which the fruit does not burn or possibly get squashed.
8. Don't ALLOW THE Mix TO COOK DOWN TO A PUREE; it should retain good-sized bits of apricot.
9. This step will take abt.
10. 30 minutes., but will vary.
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12. Remove the preserve from heat and stir in almond extract and brandy.
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14. Ladle into 3 half-pint canning jars, prepared in usual manner and seal with sterilized 2 pc.
15. screw-on lids.
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17. Cold and let mellow several weeks or possibly more before serving.
18. Yield: 3 half-pint jars Makes excellent gift !!
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apricot halves, water, orange, sugar, brandy

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/brandied-apricot-jam-91045 (may not work)