Add water to apricots and cook until soft. Press through sieve (or run them through the blender). Measure, and to each cup of pulp add 2/3 cup sugar. Add juice and grated orange rind. Cook until thick (about 10 to 15 minutes). Pour into sterilized pint jars to within 1/2 inch of top. Put on cap, screw band firmly tight and process in boiling water bath for ten minutes.

This recipe yields 4 pints.