Apricot-Pineapple Jam - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 oz. dried apricots
5 c. boiling water
4 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 can crushed pineapple, well drained

Preparation

Soften apricots; cover apricots with boiling water and stand overnight or place apricots and 3 cups of water in a bowl.
Cover and microwave on High for 12 minutes, then add the additional 2 cups of boiling water and cook as for recipe.
When softened, bring apricots and water to boiling point.
Add remaining ingredients. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Boil rapidly until setting point is reached (20 to 25 minutes).
Place in sterilized jars and seal with wax.