First wash the apricots cut them into half and take out the seeds, then chop them.

Now add the sugar and mix.

Let it be as such for 2 hours the sugar liquidizes.

Then puree them in a mixie jar.

Now bring these to heat pouring it in a thick bottomed pan.

When it boils scum will be formed remove it completely.

At one stage the content thickens now to test take a drop of jam in a plate.

When it stays in and not watery then its done, there will be a nice shiny texture.

Switch off the stove add lemon juice and mix well.

Pour in a sterilized container and keep it in fridge and use.