Apricot preserves

For me apricots scream summer. And apricot preserves remind me of a B&B we stayed at in Austria - every morning the owner would dish out a fresh batch of apricot goodness. 

This recipe works great - 

https://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipe/apricot-preserves

I do go less on the sugar and add some julienned basil for some additional flavor. 





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