Apricot

Soak dried apricots for a few hours in cold water, then bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes. You can add sugar just… Read More »What Do You Soak Dried Apricots In?

Choose ripe, firm fruit and cut them into pieces so they dry out faster. Put the cut apricot pieces onto a cooking tray and leave… Read More »Can You Air Dry Apricots?

Certain fruits don’t need to be washed before they are peeled. As a general rule, you can forego washing if it has a thick peel… Read More »What Fruits Do You Not Have To Wash?

Apricots-Halved or Sliced Table 1. Recommended process time for Apricots, halved or sliced in a boiling-water canner. Process Time at Altitudes of Style of Pack… Read More »How Long To Water Bath Can Apricots?

Stevia and Splenda® (aka sucralose) are two sweeteners that aren’t affected by the heat of processing involved in home canning. What can you use instead… Read More »What Is The Best Sugar Substitute For Canning?

Procedure: Apricots may be peeled before canning or canned with the skins on. To remove the skins dip the apricots in boiling water for 30-60… Read More »How Do You Peel An Apricot For Canning?

You do not have to peel the apricots. Once the jam is made you won’t even know they are in there. Lemon can be used… Read More »Should Apricots Be Peeled Before Making Jam?

Canning without sugar is a good option if you want to cut calories or if you are on a special diet. Sugar is not needed… Read More »Can Fruit Be Canned Without Sugar?

The high acidity in apricots makes them a safe fruit to water bath can. Water bath canning is known as the “gateway” to canning. It… Read More »Can Apricots Be Canned?

Leave the green apricots on the tree to ripen further. Apricots bruise easily so be careful when picking and handling them, especially when using picking… Read More »Can You Pick Green Apricots?