APRICOT JAM

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APRICOT JAM

AREA OF PRODUCTION: Bekaa

DESCRIPTION: Jam prepared with golden “thahabi” variety of

apricot from the region.

PRODUCTION METHOD: The apricots are collected, washed and

the stones removed.

For each 1 kg of apricot is added 700 g of sugar and the apricots

are left for one night in the container in order to release the

water. The next day, they are boiled without addition of water in

stainless steel containers for 1 ½ hours. They don’t have to be

stirred frequently in order to maintain the apricots entire. Still hot

they are directly stored in glass jars.

PRODUCTION PERIOD: June

HISTORY AND TRADITION: This product has been prepared for

more than 50 years due to the huge production in the area and

it is a way to conserve apricots for winter time.

MARKETING CHANNELS:

Modern delivery

Traditional retail

Direct sale

Festivals and folk festivities

Fairs

Price: $10.00

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