Step 1

Pour boiling water over apricots and leave to soak overnight or for at least 6 hours

Step 2

Whizz the apricots in food processor

Step 3

Add apricots and soaking water to pan along with sugar and lemon zest and juice

Step 4

heat gently till sugar has dissolved then boil rapidly till it reaches 105C setting point

Step 5

spoon into sterilised jars

Step 6

you can waterbath can this for 10 minutes if you wish