Description
Indulge in the sweet taste of summer with this homemade Apricot Jam, crafted from ripe, juicy apricots. This delightful spread is incredibly versatile—perfect for slathering on toast, dolloping on yogurt, or enhancing desserts. With just three simple ingredients—fresh apricots, sugar, and lemon juice—you can create a luscious jam that captures the essence of fresh fruit all year round. It’s easy to make and requires no pectin, making it an accessible treat for everyone. Whether you’re enjoying it at breakfast or gifting it to friends and family, this Apricot Jam is sure to impress!
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
- Wash the apricots under running water, remove the pits, and chop into small pieces.
- In a large pot, combine chopped apricots, water, lemon juice, and sugar; stir gently until sugar dissolves.
- Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a gentle boil; then reduce heat and simmer for about 55 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- To check consistency, place a spoonful on a cold plate; if it holds its shape after cooling, it's ready.
- Using a jar lifter, transfer sterilized jars to your work surface and pour in the hot jam, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace. Seal jars tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- 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