Apricots are a versatile fruit to grow ... use it to make jam, or dry it for a sweet snack. With so many delicious uses, it can be disheartening if your apricot tree isn't fruitful.

8 cups washed, pitted apricots chopped into bite-size pieces (about 4½ pounds ripe or slightly underripe whole fruit) 2 cups granulated sugar ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from 3-6 lemons) ...

Halve and pit the apricots, then cut in half again (or into smaller pieces if you prefer your jam less chunky ... which will give the fruit time to release its juices. Transfer to a large ...

Apricots make excellent jam if cooked with sugar and lemon juice. Apricot jam is used as a glaze on pastries and to stick cakes such as sachertorte together. Melt the jam with water and strain ...

This recipe uses tinned pears and apricot jam - making it perfect for winter when there's little fresh fruit in season. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Roll out the pastry on a lightly ...