Low Sugar Apricot Jam

14 cups quartered apricots
5 1/2 cups sugar
7 Tablespoons lemon juice
Let apricots macerate in sugar for at least one hour to overnight. Bring to a boil. Let simmer for 30 minutes, or until desired consistency is achieved such as softball stage. Can in sterilized jars.

Mango Apricot Smoothie

• 1 cup plain almond or soy milk
• 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 ripe mangoes, 10 to 12 ounces each, peeled and chopped (about 2 cups)
• 6 apricots, peeled, pitted, and chopped (about 2 cups)
• 8 ice cubes
• lemon peel twists, for garnish

Directions

1.

Place the soy milk, lemon juice, vanilla extract, mangoes, and apricots in a blender. Process 8 seconds. Add the ice cubes and process 6 to 8 seconds more, until smooth. Pour into tall glasses, garnish with lemon if desired, and serve immediately.

Watermelon Salsa

Ingredients

• 2 cups finely chopped seeded watermelon (do not puree)
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained well
• 1 cup sweet onion, minced

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco, or to taste

Directions

Stir the watermelon, pineapple, and onion together with the cilantro, orange juice, and hot sauce in a bowl. Cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.