Description
Indulge in the sweet, sunny flavors of homemade Apricot Jam, a perfect way to capture the essence of summer. This delightful jam is crafted from ripe apricots, water, lemon juice, and sugar—creating a luscious spread that enhances breakfast, desserts, and savory dishes alike. With just three simple ingredients and no added pectin needed, this recipe makes preserving seasonal fruit easy and delicious. Whether you enjoy it on toast, as a filling for pastries, or as a glaze for meats, this Apricot Jam will brighten your culinary creations all year round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 kg fresh apricots
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1.8 kg granulated sugar
Instructions
- Wash apricots and remove pits; chop into smaller pieces if desired.
- In a large pot, combine chopped apricots with water, lemon juice, and sugar; stir gently.
- Heat over medium until boiling; reduce to low and simmer for 55 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Test consistency by checking if it coats the back of a spoon; cook longer if thicker jam is desired.
- Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars and seal tightly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- 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
Keywords: Use only ripe apricots for optimal sweetness. Adjust sugar levels based on fruit sweetness. Store in airtight jars in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year.