Apricot Kernel Perfume

Following Ben's success with two batches of yellow plum jams, I wanted to make something, too, and bought 1kg of apricots at the supermarket for a simple recipe. I had never heard of using stone fruits kernels before, and was very curious. I can now tell you, blanched and peeled apricot kernels to smell like intense almond essence, absolutely divine. Now I can't stop wondering if other stone fruit kernels smell likewise.

I'm not sure if it was meant to add pectin to the mix. Of course the bits didn't melt or turn invisible, but float in the jam like small almond bits.