Apricot Jam
Halved apricots cooked with sugar and lemon juice for 30 minutes into a golden, tangy jam. Twenty-four servings of a spoonful in 45 minutes.
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What to Put on the Table With Apricot Jam
- Croissants
- Toast
- Fruit tarts
- Yoghurt
How to Make Apricot Jam
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Cook the apricots with the water and lemon juice for 10 minutes until soft.
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Add the sugar and stir over low heat until dissolved.
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Boil for 20 minutes, until a drop wrinkles on a chilled saucer. Spoon into clean jars, cool and keep in the fridge.
Worth Knowing Before You Cook
Stir often so it does not catch.
Dissolve the sugar before boiling.
If your hob runs hot, test at 20 minutes.
Warm a spoonful to glaze cakes and tarts.
Storing and Reheating
Keeps in a clean jar in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.
Apricot Jam: Your Questions Answered
How long does Apricot Jam take to make?
About 45 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 24.
What are the key tips for making Apricot Jam?
Stir often so it does not catch. Dissolve the sugar before boiling. If your hob runs hot, test at 20 minutes. Warm a spoonful to glaze cakes and tarts.
What should I serve with Apricot Jam?
Croissants; Toast; Fruit tarts; Yoghurt.
How should Apricot Jam be stored?
Keeps in a clean jar in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.
Is Apricot Jam suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, low-carb and keto. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
Apricot Jam Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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