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Apricot jam

This jam has a wonderful bright color and flavor. It's easy to make, and bonus, lower in sugar than many jams.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 (approx
Calories: 43 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 9 oz apricots (weight without stones - around 10.5oz/300g with stones)
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Place the apricots in a bowl and pour over boiling water. Leave them for 1-2 minutes then drain. Peel the skins off the apricots with the side edge of a knife - the skins should comes off easily. Roughly chop the apricots and discard the stones. Place a small pate in the freezer to chill (to test jam later).
  2. Put the chopped apricots, sugar and lemon juice in a small-medium saucepan and put on a medium heat. Stir as it heats to dissolve the sugar. Break up the apricots with a spatula/spoon a little as they soften. As it cooks, prepare your jar/jars - either warm in a low over a few minutes or submerge in boiling water to sterilize. Take care using tongs/gloves to handle as you remove.
  3. Bring the jam to a simmer, reduce the heat a little and simmer for approximately 10 minutes (or longer, as needed), stirring occasionally. It will start to thicken and the fruit chunks will dissolve into the mixture - when you stir a spoon/spatula through, it will take a bit longer to close in behind. You can test it by putting a small amount on the chilled plate - leave it a minute or put in the fridge if it doesn't cool quickly. When cool, you can push the jam on the plate with your finger and it should wrinkle a little on top.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat, allow to cool a minute or two then skim off any foam. Transfer to your prepared clean jar(s) and put lid on while still hot. Leave to cool.

Nutrition Information

Calories 43kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 55mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 410IU (8%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12(approx

Amount Per Serving

Calories 43

% Daily Value*

Calories 43kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 55mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 410IU 8%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.