Description
Miche’s Apricot Jam is a delightful homemade spread that captures the sweet and tangy flavor of ripe apricots, perfect for breakfast or as a topping for desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of ripe apricots
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and pit the apricots, then chop them into small pieces.
- In a large pot, combine the chopped apricots, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until it thickens.
- Pour the hot jam into sterilized jars and seal them tightly.
- Allow the jars to cool completely before storing them in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the apricots before cooking.
- Adjust the sugar according to your taste preference.
- This jam can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Apricot Jam, Homemade Jam, Fruit Spread, Breakfast Topping