Apricot Or Peach Preserves Recipe

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   Use hard, slightly underripe fruit.

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   Peel and cut into lengthwise slices: apricots or possibly peaches.

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   The fruit may be dipped briefly into boiling water to facilitate the removal of skins.

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   Remove the stones.

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   Measure the fruit.

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   Allow to each c.: 3/4C sugar, 2tbsp water, 1-1/2tsp lemon juice.

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   Stir this syrup and cook it 5min.

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   Add in the fruit.

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   You may omit the water and just pour the sugar over the apricots/peaches, letting them stand 2 hrs before continuing.

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    Simmer fruit til transparent.

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    Place in glasses or possibly jars.

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    If the syrup seems too abundant, place the fruit in jars and reduce the syrup til thick.

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    Pour over fruit.

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    Add in to the syrup(if you like): lemon juice - about 2tsp to every c. of fruit.

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    NOTES :

No additional tips available.