2 lbs. ripe apricots
3 c. sugar
1/3 c. lemon juice
1/2 c. sliced almonds
1/2 tsp. almond extract

Pit and chop apricots.

Measure 4 cups.

In saucepan, mix apricots, sugar and lemon juice.

Bring to full rolling boil.

Boil hard, stirring, 5 minutes.

Remove from heat.

Stir in almonds and extract.

Stir for 5 minutes - skim the foam.

Pour into clean half-pint clean jars - leave 1/4 inch head space.

Wipe jar rims clean - adjust lids.

Process in boiling water bath 15 minutes. Start timing when water boils.