Apricot Lavender Jam

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Apricot-Lavender Jam

Sweet, fruity apricots,
are paired with delicate lavender,
resulting in a delicious jam.

This is a delicious jam with
a delicate lavender taste.
The perfect accompaniment to
scones and croissants.
Apricots and Lavender were meant for each other..
add a splash of Bourbon or Honey....
You'll just have to make this jam and
taste for yourself.


Fruity and sweet,
with a hint of honey and
a slight floral taste from the lavender.
Wonderful~

Apricot Lavender Jam

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ripe, fresh apricots, pitted
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 teaspoons dried lavender buds
• 3 tablespoons honey bourbon or honey
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Cooking Directions

1. Remove the apricot pits, cut the fruit in half, sprinkle the fruit with sugar, stir to combine.
2. Tie 3 to 4 teaspoons dried lavender buds in a small cheesecloth bundle. Sink in the middle of the fruit, stir in bourbon or honey. Let macerate overnight in the refrigerate.
3. After 24 hours~
4. Prepare water bath canner and sterilized jars.
5. Bring the apricot mixture to a boil in a wide pan, adding 1/4 teaspoon butter to diminish the foam. Continue to cook, stirring to keep mixture from scorching. Cook until gel point is reached. Remove the bundle of lavender. Stir in the reserved 1 teaspoon lavender buds.
6. Ladle the jam into prepared jars. Seal and process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes.
7. Remove the canner lid, turn off the heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
8. Remove the jars, let sit undisturbed until the jars are thoroughly cooled, 24 hours.
9. Check seals before storing

Honey, Lavender, Jam, Apricot