Chunky Apricot Preserves Recipe
Ingredients
| 1 6-ounce package dried apricots | ||
| Water | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1 8 1/4-ounce can crushed pineapple packed in its own juice, undrained | ||
| 1 10-ounce package frozen yellow squash, thawed and drained (optional) | ||
Directions
Combine apricots and water in medium saucepan and let stand about 1 hour to plump.
Place over medium heat and cook until apricots are tender, about 10 minutes.
Mash into coarse chunks.
Add sugar, pineapple and squash, blending well.
Continue cooking over low heat until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
Let cool.
Store in refrigerator.
Place over medium heat and cook until apricots are tender, about 10 minutes.
Mash into coarse chunks.
Add sugar, pineapple and squash, blending well.
Continue cooking over low heat until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
Let cool.
Store in refrigerator.
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