One Pan Wonders

No, I don't mean Andrew Skurka. That was yesterday.

Hero Apricot Preserves



At home, we don't buy jam. Ever.  I make my own.  That doesn't work very well for the trail. Enter mini packets. And minimus. Again.

These contain all good ingredients: sugar, apricots, citric acid and fruit pectin.  The same stuff I put in my own jams.

They are a product of Switzerland and come in little 1/2 ounce tubs.  That is just the right amount to spread on a mini bagel or tortilla.  Or one piece of toast. The photo below used two tubs.



The jam is thick, but spreadable, with obvious bits of fruit sprinked throughout. The fruit taste is obvious. Nice and apricotty. The jam isn't overly sweet either. I hate that.

You don't have to use jam just for sandwiches and toast either. Try mixing apricot jam with some barbecue sauce. Then use that on rice and chicken.

Be warned, however, that the tubs may be a bit difficult to open with cold fingers.