Apricots, pitted and sliced Boiling water Lemon juice (optional) Granulated sugar
Measure prepared fruit into a large pot and add 1 cup boiling water to each quart of fruit. Simmer fruit in water until it is soft. Press fruit and water through a fine sieve or put through a food mill. Measure the nectar into a large pot, add sugar to taste, and add 1 tablespoon lemon juice to each quart of nectar, if desired. Reheat to dissolve sugar.
Pour into clean, hot jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace; seal. Use half-pint or pint jars only. Process in boiling water bath 15 minutes. Yield: 3 1/4 quarts prepared fruits and 3 1/4 cups water yield approximately 9 pints nectar.
