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Apricot Jam

A sweet and tangy apricot jam, perfect for spreading on toast or using in desserts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, condiment
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Fruits
  • 2 pounds fresh apricots pitted and chopped
Sugar
  • 4 cups granulated sugar
Acid
  • 1 lemon juice freshly squeezed
Pectin
  • 1 box pectin for making jam

Method
 

Prepare the Fruit
  1. Wash the apricots, cut them in half, remove the pits, and chop them into small pieces.
Cook the Jam
  1. In a large pot, combine the chopped apricots, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir well.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  3. Once boiling, add the pectin and stir for 1-2 minutes until fully dissolved.
  4. Continue boiling for about 10-15 minutes, or until the jam reaches the desired thickness.
Jar the Jam
  1. Remove the pot from heat and let it sit for a few minutes.
  2. Using a ladle and canning funnel, fill the sterilized jars with the hot jam, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace.
  3. Seal the jars with lids and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 1gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mg

Notes

Store the jam in a cool, dark place. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within a few weeks.

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