Homemade Apricot Jam

"We prepare apricot jam almost every year because it is part of our tradition. Apricot jam is like the ultimate jam in Austria and Germany and other countries in central Europe. It is used not only as a sweet breakfast treat on your bun but also on cakes as a layer. A layer of apricot jam is spread over the last cake layer before the glaze, that way the cake remains moist. Homemade apricot jam is usually considered superior to store bought jam because of the flavors, so this is a good reason why you might want to prepare your own apricot jam this apricot harvest season."