Pear Apricot Jam

• pears↗3 lbs
• lemons↗2
• water↗2 1⁄2 cups
• dried apricots↗2 1⁄2 cups
• sugar↗4 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Peel, core and chop pears.

2. 2

   Juice and zest lemons.

3. 3

   Place pears in pan; cover with water, juice and zest.

4. 4

   Chop apricots; add to the water.

5. 5

   Bring pan to a boil.

6. 6

   Simmer until pears are just soft, about 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the sugar and stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.

8. 8

   Increase the heat and boil rapidly for about 20-30 minutes or until setting point is reached.

9. 9

   Skim off any scum on top; pour into clean jars and seal.