Tangier Jam

Preparation: 45 minutes + overnight soaking

Ingredients

  • 225g Dried Apricots, chopped
  • 450g Raisins
  • 450g Dates, chopped
  • 450g Bananas (peeled weight), chopped
  • 1.8kg Light Brown Soft Sugar

Method

Cover the apricots and raisins with water and leave to soak overnight.

Drain away the water and place all the fruit in a large preserving pan. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.

Bring to the boil and boil rapidly until setting point is reached.

Remove any scum.

Pour into cooled, sterilised jars and then seal and label.

This recipe is from Homemade Jams & chutneys by Midge Thomas and published by Simon & Schuster.