Apricot Preserves

Apricot Preserves are easy to make and capture the magic of summer fruit. Honey, citrus, ginger and lavender round out this unique flavour. Freeze a jar for a rainy day.

1 lb apricots, pitted fresh, cut in quarters
3 cup sugar
1 cup pure honey
3 Tbsp. lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 Tbsp. fresh ginger, grated
3 Tbsp. lemon peel, freshly grated
6-8 stems lavender (flowering)
1 pouch liquid pectin

Bring apricots, sugar, honey, lemon juice, freshly squeezed, ginger and zest to a simmer, stirring often. Wrap lavender in a piece of cheesecloth and add to simmering fruit, cooking for about 8 minutes. Remove lavender and stir in pectin.

Remove from heat and jar according to proper canning procedures, or pack in containers and refrigerate.

Once opened, preserves will keep refrigerated up to 4 months.

Preserve can be used as a jam on toast, or is delicious served with cheeses after a meal.