Recipe

Apricot amaretto jam

Amaretto is a sweet almond flavoured liqueur that is made from a base of apricot pits or almonds, sometimes both.

Jan 31, 2010 1:00pm
  • 45 mins cooking
  • Makes 2 Cup
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Ingredients

Apricot amaretto jam
  • 1 2/3 cup (250g) dried apricots, sliced thinly
  • 1 1/2 cup (375ml) water
  • 2 teaspoon finely grated orange rind
  • 1 cup (250ml) fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/4 cup (275g) sugar
  • 1/2 cup (70g) slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoon amaretto

Method

Apricot amaretto jam
  • 1
    Place apricots and the water in medium bowl; cover, stand overnight.
  • 2
    Combine apricot mixture and rind in large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until apricots are soft. Add juices and sugar; stir over heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves.
  • 3
    Boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes or until jam jells when tested. Stir in almonds and liqueur. Pour hot jam into hot sterilised jars; seal while hot.

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