Instructions: 1. Prepare unpeeled apricots as desired, either by chopping by hand into large chunks or in food processor. Take care not to puree completely; it should have some chunks.

2. In an 8 cup glass bowl combine all ingredients. Cover with wax paper.

Place in microwave. Cook on high for 6 minutes.

3. Remove wax paper and stir mixture. Cook another 13-15 minutes, stopping to stir every few minutes. Jam should be thick enough to coat back of spoon.

Distribute jam into sterilized jars, leaving a fraction of space at the top.

4. Use two-part canning jar lids to seal. Using tongs, place disk in boiling water to sterilize, then place on jars. Place rings on jars. Tighten. Turn jars upside down on work surface for about 5 minutes. Tighten rings as far as possible.

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