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There are rituals and traditions that accompany the food and making of it. California apricors do not compare to Armenia's. Fresno, California looked (in the valley) like Armenia. California has a large Armenian population. Sterilization is key to keeping the preserves longer -> the jars are kept upside down until consummed. For a 3 liter [strikethrough] ee [/strikethrough] jar, Hasmik uses 200 grams of sugar. The sugar amount depends on the family & preference. Same goes for the amount of fruit per jar. Hripsime says there are 3 enemies: Sugar, Salt & Flour. During the collapse of the Soviet Union, ingredients were hard to come by, so the preserves would be made without sugar. Hripsime makes a Rose petal jam is also made, but takes a couple of days to be made due to the boiling of the petals. Hasmik is making preserves and [strikethrough] Hrispime [/strikethrough] Hripsime is making a jam. Sometimes lemon is used depending on the fruit. Blooms in May-> May flower is used for jam -> for Rose Petal Jam -> these are wild roses used for making Rose Petal Jam. [strikethrough] H [/strikethrough] Rose Petals are added to the boiling water, compared to the fruit jams/ preserves. Looking for a vibrant color when making jam. Hasmik & Hripsime discuss differences in their recipes. Hripsime has 3 apricot trees in Armenia.