Dried Apricot Jam - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb dried apricots, chopped coarsely
5 cups sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Combine apricots and 5 cups water in large bowl. Cover and let stand overnight.
Transfer apricot mixture with sugar and juice to large saucepan. Stir on high heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves. Boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 25 mins or until jam jells when tested. (To test for a jam's setting point, place a small quantity of the mixture onto a saucer. Allow to cool. If its ready, it will gel and wrinkle when moved.)
Pour into hot sterilized jars and seal immediately. Store in a cool dry place. Once opened, store in the refrigerator.