APRICOT HONEY BUTTER

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This lovely butter is perfect on pancakes, toast, and bagels. It makes 1 pint, so it's perfect for trying and tasting before investing the time for a large batch.

Provided by Deb Wolf

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 pint

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups dried apricots, chopped before measuring
2 lemons
2 cups water
2/3 cup liquid honey

Steps:

  • Grate rind and squeeze juice from lemons; you'll need 2 tablespoons grated rind and 1/2 cup lemon juice.
  • Combine apricots, lemon rind, water, lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Don't use aluminum; stainless steel is good.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, cover, reduce heat to low and STIRRING FREQUENTLY, keep at a low boil for 35 - 40 minutes or until apricots are tender.
  • CAREFULLY pour into blender or food processor and process until smooth. Return to saucepan.
  • Add honey; stir and return to boil. Again reduce heat and cook, UNCOVERED, at a low boil until very thick. STIR FREQUENTLY.
  • Ladle into hot sterilized jars. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims, add hot lids and rings.
  • Process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes OR refrigerate and use within 1 month.

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