Description
Classic Apricot Jam made with ripe apricots, sugar, and lemon juice. A traditional homemade preserve without added pectin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 kg fresh apricots, prepared weight
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1.8 kg granulated sugar
Instructions
- Wash, halve, and pit the apricots.
- Place apricots, water, and lemon juice in a large saucepan.
- Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until fruit softens.
- Blend if a smoother texture is desired.
- Add sugar and stir until completely dissolved.
- Bring mixture to a steady boil.
- Cook uncovered, stirring frequently.
- Skim foam from the surface as needed.
- Test for setting point using a chilled plate or thermometer at 104°C (220°F).
- Rest jam for 10 minutes.
- Ladle into sterilized jars.
- Seal immediately and cool completely before storage.
Notes
- Use ripe or slightly underripe apricots for best results.
- Do not reduce the sugar amount.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Store unopened jars in a cool dark place for up to one year.
- Refrigerate after opening.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 682
- Sugar: 169
- Sodium: 4
- Fat: 1
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 173
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0