Green Apricot Marmalade

Ingredients

• 1 lb. of apricots
• 1 lb. of sugar
• wood ashes
• water
• 2 handfuls of salt

Directions

1. Boil a small quantity of wood ashes in water, skimming off any charcoal bits that float to the top.

2. Let the mixture stand, then draw off the clear liquid.

3. Bring the clear liquid to a boil and add the apricots to remove their down.

4. Once the down comes off easily, remove from heat and place the apricots in cold water to cool.

5. After cooling, place the apricots in a cloth and rub them clean.

6. Alternatively, roll the apricots in a towel with salt to remove the down.