. . . into this pot of gold?
Of course I will share. Too delicious not to.
Put 1 and 1/3 cups of sugar in a pot (An enameled cast iron, like this one - my fave Le Creuset pot - is good.). Add 1/4 cup of water. Bring to a boil, and as it bubbles, look for it to turn clear. Once you see this clear syrup-y stage, add the fresh apricots - which you've halved, and pitted. You'll need about 2 lbs of apricots (before pitting). Stir occasionally, and sort of mush them with your spatula or spoon. I don't recommend using a wood spoon, as the hot sugar liquid will pull flavor from it. I used a silicone spatula. Keep stirring and smooshing over a low flame for about 30 - 45 minutes. The last 5 minutes of simmering, add 2 tbps of lemon juice. Let cool for a few minutes before placing into your canning jars. I filled 3 half-pint-size jars full to the rim, and a half of one for me. Just for me!
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