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Recipe Tags: 60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Main Ingredient Preparation Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Canning Fruit Easy Low Fat Vegan Vegetarian Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Healthy 2 Low In Something Technique Water Bath

Silky Apricot Butter

This is perfect for a cake filling or a dessert topping. This is from the ball complete book of home preserving. This recipe is for 0-1,000 feet elevation adjust for your area.

Steps

In a large stainless steel saucepan , combine apricots and water.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat and boil gently , stirring occasionally , until apricots are soft , about 20 minutes.
Working in batches , transfer apricot mixture to a food mill or food processor fitted with a metal blade and puree just until a uniform texture is achieved.
Do not liquify.
Measure 6 cups of apricot puree.
In a clean large stainless steel saucepan , combine apricot puree and sugar.
Stir until sugar dissolves.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat , stirring frequently.
Reduce heat and boil gently , stirring frequently , until mixture thickens and holds its shape on a spoon.
Prepare canner , jars and lids.
Ladle hot butter into hot jars , leaving 1 / 4 inch headspace.
Remove air bubbles , wipe rim and place lids.
Place jars in canner , ensuring they are completely covered with water.
Bring to boil and process for 10 minutes.
Remove canner lid.
Wait 5 minutes then remove.

Ingredients

apricots, water, granulated sugar, lemon juice