EASY APRICOT JAM

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Here's the perfect topping for English muffins or toast. It's so simple to make my homemade jam, you'll want to share it with all your friends. -Geri Davis, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

16 ounces dried apricots
2-1/2 cups orange juice
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

In a large stockpot, combine apricots, orange juice and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, cinnamon and ginger. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature., Rinse four 1-cup plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly. Puree apricot mixture in a food processor or blender until smooth. Spoon into containers, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year. Thaw frozen jam in refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.