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15 Minute Apricot Jam

By Cathe Olson Author of Simply Natural Baby Food available at www.simplynaturalbooks.com
Moderator of Mothering's Good Eating! Discussion Forum

This easy spread is delicious on toast, English muffins or corn muffins. It's also wonderful stirred into oatmeal or plain yogurt.

2 cups dried apricots
1 3/4 cup apple juice (divided)
2 teaspoons arrowroot powder
pinch sea salt

Place apricots in small pan with 3/4 cup apple juice. Simmer about 15 minutes, or until soft and most of the liquid is absorbed. Puree in food processor or mash well with a spoon. Pour remaining 1 cup apple juice into pan. Add arrowroot and stir until dissolved. Turn heat to medium-low. Stir in apricot puree. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes, or until mixture is thickened. Cool and store in covered jar in refrigerator.

Yield: 2 cups