Othercreativecanning4.8
Apricot Jam
Apricot jam is the perfect way to preserve apricots, and it comes together with just 3 simple ingredients.
👥 20 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 45 min👤 Ashley Adamant📖 creativecanning
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
If canning, prepare a canning pot, jars and lids before beginning.
2
Prepare the apricots by removing their pits and coarsely chopping them.
apricots (pitted and coarsely chopped (about 4 lbs prepared, from 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 lbs whole))12 cups
3
Place the apricots, lemon juice, and sugar in a large jam pot with a heavy bottom.
apricots (pitted and coarsely chopped (about 4 lbs prepared, from 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 lbs whole))12 cupssugar (1 1/2 lb)3 cup
4
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
5
Cook at a hard boil for 30 to ⏱️ 45 minutes, until the mixture thickens and reaches gel stage. Stir frequently to prevent scratching, and begin stirring continuously as the jam gets close to finishing. (Test for set on a plate that's been placed in the freezer, see picture above. Or, test for the gel stage with an instant-read thermometer. The gel stage is 220 degrees F at sea level, and drops by 1 degree for every 500 feet above sea level. ie. At 1,000 feet elevation, the jam will finish at 218 F.)
6
Once the apricot jam reaches gel stage, remove from heat and ladle into prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
7
If canning, cap with 2 part canning lids to finger tight and process in a water bath canner for ⏱️ 10 minutes (⏱️ 15 minutes above 6,000 feet in elevation). Remove the jars to cool on a towel on the counter and check seals after ⏱️ 24 hours. Store any unsealed jars in the refrigerator for immediate use. Properly canned and sealed jars will keep on the pantry shelf for 12-18 months.
Nutrition Facts
calories
161 kcal
fat Content
0.5 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
39 g
sodium Content
1 mg
protein Content
1 g
carbohydrate Content
40 g
saturated Fat Content
0.03 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.3 g
Reviews & Ratings
Share your thoughts and feedback about this recipe
Write a Review
Community Feedback
0 ReviewsLoading reviews...