Categories: Apricot, Jams, Gift 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
    1/2 lb Dried apricot halves, 
           -coarsely chopped 
      1 c  Golden raisins 
           Juice and grated rind of 1 
           -lemon 
      1 c  Orange juice 
      2 c  Sugar 
  
  I received a great little book for Christmas called "From My House To 
  Yours" that has gift recipes, ideas and lots of little tid-bits. The 
  following recipe is from that book.  I'll include the notes the author 
  wrote and will follow this message with the recipe for English Muffin 
  Loaf that he makes note of. Sonya 
   
  "This is delicious with toasted thin slices of English Muffin Loaf. 
  Dried apricots sold in bulk are usually more flavorful than the 
  prepackaged kind; natural food stores are a good source." 
   
  1. Place the apricots and raisins in a bowl and add water to cover. 
  Cover the bowl tightly and let it stand overnight. Drain the liquid 
  into a large, heavy saucepan and chop the apricots coarsely. Add the 
  apricots, raisins, lemon juice and rind, and orange juice to the pan, 
  place over low heat, and bring to a simmer. Cook 20 minutes, stirring 
  occasionally. 
   
  2. Add the sugar and continue cooking, stirring frequently until the 
  mixture of fruit is very soft and the syrup sheets when dropped from 
  the side of a spoon (220 degrees on a candy thermometer), 15 to 20 
  minutes. Spoon the jam into sterilized half-pint jars. Seal the jars, 
  process in a boiling-water bath for 10 minutes and cool. Store in a 
  cool, dark place.