Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making your own apricot jam at home with this easy and delicious recipe. Perfect for spreading on toast, adding to desserts, or gifting to loved ones, this apricot jam captures the vibrant flavor of fresh apricots with a hint of zesty lemon. Its unique homemade touch makes it an ideal treat for breakfast or any occasion that calls for sweetness. Enjoy the satisfaction of preserving seasonal fruit and savoring its taste throughout the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.2 pounds apricots
- 3½ cups sugar
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse the apricots thoroughly, then cut them open and discard the cores.
- Juice half of the lemon and set both halves aside.
- In a large pot, combine apricots, sugar, lemon juice, and both lemon halves. Heat over medium-high until boiling.
- Once boiling, reduce heat and let simmer, stirring occasionally until fruits are glossy and translucent.
- Remove lemon halves; blend jam to desired consistency if smooth texture is preferred.
- Test for doneness using the cold plate method—if it thickens, it's ready; if not, continue cooking.
- Fill sterilized jars with jam, seal well, and turn upside down until cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Preserving
- Cuisine: Homemade
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg