APRICOT-CITRUS PRESERVES

Apricot-Citrus Preserves image

Provided by evelynathens

Categories Fruit

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 cups, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces dried apricots, cut into eighths
1/2 cup golden raisin
2 oranges, juice and zest of
2 lemons, juice and zest of
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups dry white wine
1 cup water
1 lb sugar, plus
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped cashews, toasted (optional)
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

Combine the apricots, raisins, oranges and lemon (both zest and juice), coriander, cinnamon, wine and water in a bowl; toss to combine thoroughly; leave overnight.
The next day, put the fruit and liquid into a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer; simmer gently until the fruit is very tender, about 1 hour; add sugar and bring to a fast boil; boil about 12-18 minutes, or until a small amount of the fruit liquid, dropped onto a saucer and allowed to cool, wrinkles when your run your finger through it (this shows that the jam will 'set' once cool); stir in cashews, if using, and almond extract.
You can put up the preserves in canning jars in the usual way, or just keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 3, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 35.6, Protein 0.6