| 1. | Place apricots in a large bowl. Cover with 8 cups of water. Soak for 2 hours. Drain and put 2 cups of the soaking water into a large pan (discard remaining soaking liquid). Add apricots and all other ingredients to pan. |
| 2. | Stir mixture over a medium heat for 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil. Lower heat and simmer for 1 ½ hours or until very thick and pulpy. Stir often, especially towards the end of cooking time, so the mixture does not stick to the bottom of the pan. |
| 3. | Spoon into sterilised jars, then seal. Allow to cool completely. Store in refrigerator for up to 3 months. |