2 lbs. dried apricots
2-1/2 cups pitted dates
3 cups brown sugar
2-1/2 cups seedless raisins
2 cups white wine vinegar
2 cups water
1 tablespoon whole mustard seed
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Soak apricots in water to cover for 30 minutes. Drain and place in large saucepan. Chop dates and add to apricots. Add remaining ingredients and simmer over low heat stirring frequently, until thick; about 1 hour. Pack into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Adjust caps. Process 10 minutes in boiling water bath.
Yield: 12 half pints.