Description
Discover how to make delicious homemade Apricot Jam with fresh fruit! Enjoy this sweet delight all year round—try it today!
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 cool running water and slice them in half to remove the pits. Chop into one-inch pieces.
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine the chopped apricots, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Gradually stir in the granulated sugar and continue cooking until it reaches a gentle boil.
- Maintain the boil for 40–55 minutes while stirring frequently until thickened.
- Test for doneness by checking if it holds shape on a chilled plate; if ready, ladle into sterilized jars.
- Seal jars tightly and let cool completely at room temperature before storing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: Preserved Foods
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 52
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg