Instructions: Wash, halve and pit apricots. Cut into quarters. Combine fruits and measure.

Add 3/4 cup sugar for each cup of fruit. Bring to a rolling boil on high heat.

Reduce heat and cook until thick about 20 to 40 minutes, stirring often. Keep cooking until the desired consistency is reached. Test by putting a tablespoon of conserve in small dish and place in the freezer for 5 minutes. If it is too thin, keep cooking. Remove from heat. Skim. Stir in almonds or flavoring. Ladle hot conserve into hot, clean jars. Seal at once. Process in simmering water bath for 15 minutes.

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