Apricot Jam Recipe
Create a delightful homemade Apricot Jam that captures the vibrant sweetness of fresh apricots in a jar. This easy-to-follow recipe uses just three key ingredients: diced apricots, lemon juice, and sugar. Perfect for beginner cooks, it allows you to enjoy the taste of summer all year round. Whether you’re spreading it on warm toast, dolloping over yogurt, or using it as a filling for pastries, this apricot jam elevates any dish. Plus, it makes for thoughtful gifts during the holidays!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately five pints of jam 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups diced apricots
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 6 cups sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your equipment by sterilizing pint jars and lids in hot soapy water.
- In a large pot, combine apricots, lemon juice, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce to a gentle boil for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Ladle hot jam into prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch space at the top. Wipe rims clean.
- Seal jars with lids and process in a boiling-water canner for 10 minutes.
- Cool jars on a towel and check seals after they have cooled completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 51
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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