Apricot Jam
Enjoy heavenly homemade Apricot Jam made from fresh apricots! Discover how to preserve summer’s sweetness—your taste buds will thank you!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 25 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) fresh apricots
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1.8 kg (4 lb) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Apricots: Wash, halve, and pit the apricots before chopping them into quarters.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pot, mix chopped apricots, water, and lemon juice.
- Cook Down: Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until softened.
- Sweeten Up: Gradually add sugar while stirring until dissolved; boil vigorously for 20-25 minutes until thickened.
- Test Consistency: Use a chilled plate to test if the jam is set; it should hold shape when cooled.
- Jar It Up: Pour hot jam into sterilized jars and seal tightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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