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Last year I’ve made a ton of Prune Jam, and it went quick. Guests asked for seconds and by the time we shared a few with family and friends, it was down to little.

Apricot Jam in a jar opened with a spoon in the jar

Apricots are quite popular in foods, such as yogurt and jams, for its flavor. But also, apricots are no less flavorful and thus make a great candidate for jam.

This jam goes well with my boys’ breakfast pancakes or waffles.

BTW – if you are afraid of canning, you will actually find it easier to do than making the morning pancakes. So don’t worry, go for it and impress your loved ones!

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Apricot Jam in a jar opened with a spoon in the jar

Apricot Jam Recipe

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Servings
24 Units
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

US Units – Metric

Instructions

  • Rinse apricots and cut them into halves. Place apricots into a pot, cover it with sugar and let it stand overnight. During this time, it will produce juice.
    Halved apricots with sugar on top in a large pot
  • The following day, cook apricots until boiled. Once they are boiled, turn off the heat. Repeat by bringing them to a boil, 5-7 more times. Between each time, let apricots completely cool. This process will help thicken the jam. Be careful not to burn the jam, stir the ingredients often, don't forget about it (if you have a timer in the kitchen, it may come in handy)
    Apricot and sugar being boiled on a stove top
  • If you prefer to have jam with no chunks of fruits, you can mash the apricots. When you bring the jam to boil for the last time, you should instantly place it into jars.
    Apricots in the pot with sugar being mashed with a potato masher
  • For canning you would need to sterilize jars; here is how it’s done. Wash all jars and lids, preheat oven to 215F, place all jars and lids into the oven, keep them there until they are all dry.
    Jars being sterilized in the oven
  • When you remove jars from the oven, they will be hot, place hot jam into the jars. 
    A funnel in a jar with the pot with apricot jam next to the jars
  • Cover each one tight with a lid and turn jars upside-down for about an hour. Jam can be stored for several months in a cool place.
    Apricot Jam in a jar opened with a spoon in the jar
Nutrition Facts
Apricot Jam Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228
% Daily Value*
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 408mg12%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 53g59%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 3040IU61%
Vitamin C 15.8mg19%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Posted June 6, 2014

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Natalya founded Momsdish to demonstrate that placing a homemade meal on the table is not hard at all. Natalya makes cooking easier and approachable, by simplifying the ingredients, while still producing the same great taste.