Place the apricots in a slow cooker. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice, and water. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook on high, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 hours longer or until the mixture has thickened. Ladle into clean glass jars. Let the glass jars cool before sealing.
Apricot chicken sauce is made of: Start by placing boneless skinless chicken pieces into your slow cooker. In a mixing bowl, add all the above listed ingredients and stir well to combine. Smother chicken with sauce and cook. Yep, that's pretty much it!
But, you can use 1 cup apricot sauce instead of apricot jam. Can I use chicken instead of beef? Yes, chicken works beautifully with apricot and slow-cooking. I have shared my delicious Slow-cooked apricot chicken with you. What to serve this beef with?
This intensely flavorful preserve is made with the panty staple of dried apricots. Now if you are craving the sweet treat, you don't have to wait until summer. Even in the middle of winter, grab your slow cooker and a container of dried apricots and get cooking.