Apricot Honey Butter

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried apricots, chopped before measuring
• 2 lemons
• 2 cups water
• 2/3 cup liquid honey

Directions

1. 1

   Grate rind and squeeze juice from lemons; you'll need 2 tablespoons grated rind and 1/2 cup lemon juice.

2. 2

   Combine apricots, lemon rind, water, lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Don't use aluminum; stainless steel is good.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil over high heat, cover, reduce heat to low and STIRRING FREQUENTLY, keep at a low boil for 35 - 40 minutes or until apricots are tender.

4. 4

   CAREFULLY pour into blender or food processor and process until smooth. Return to saucepan.

5. 5

   Add honey; stir and return to boil. Again reduce heat and cook, UNCOVERED, at a low boil until very thick. STIR FREQUENTLY.

6. 6

   Ladle into hot sterilized jars. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims, add hot lids and rings.

7. 7

   Process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes OR refrigerate and use within 1 month.