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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!

Cookies to Make with Jam

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Apricot Jam in a jar with a spoon

Apricot Jam Recipe

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Servings
24 servings
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
This homemade apricot jam only requires two ingredients, yet packs more flavor than any store bought variety you can find. In addition, you'll learn the ins-and-outs of canning (spoiler alert: it's easier than you think).

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs apricots
  • 1 qt cane sugar (about 1.75 lbs)
US Units – Metric

Instructions

  • Rinse apricots, cut them in half, and remove the seeds. Place apricots into a large pot. Cover them with sugar and pop pot into the fridge overnight. As the apricots soak in the sugar, they will product a juice.
    Halved apricots with sugar on top in a large pot
  • The following day, boil the apricots. Turn off the heat and allow jam to cool completely. Repeat the process 5-7 more time, or until you reach the desired thickness. As it boils, stir the jam occasionally to prevent burning.
    While your jam is cooking, sterilize your jars to prepare them for canning. Preheat oven to 215°F. Wash the jars and lids with soap and water. Place jars directly on the oven rack. Allow them to bake for 20 minutes, or until they are completely dry and free of water droplets.
    Apricot and sugar being boiled on a stove top
  • Once you bring your jam to its last boil, add piping hot jam directly into the hot, sterilized jars (see instructions below). Make sure to use an oven mitt when handling the hot jars!
    Optional: Use a potato masher to remove any lumps from your jam before adding it to the jars.
    Apricots in the pot with sugar being mashed with a potato masher
  • Cover each jar with its respective lid. Turn the jars upside down and let them sit at room temperature for an hour. Store jars in a cool place.
    Apricot Jam in a jar with a spoon
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 Drozhzhin

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.