Description
A delightful and straightforward recipe for making homemade apricot jam that captures the sweet-tart flavor of ripe apricots.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh apricots
- 2 lbs sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and pit the apricots, then chop them into small pieces.
- Combine the chopped apricots, sugar, and lemon juice in a large pot.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Pour the hot jam into sterilized jars and seal. Let cool before storing in the refrigerator.
Notes
For long-term shelf stability, process filled jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. For a unique twist, try adding honey or ginger to customize flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Preserve
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg