Apricot Jam

This quick and easy refrigerator apricot jam is so incredibly good! It’s a simple recipe with minimal ingredients that you’ll love and make again and again.

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How to Make Refrigerator Apricot Jam

You won’t believe how easy it is to make your own Apricot Jam. Here’s the recipe:

1. Prepare the apricots. Wash, dry, remove stones, and chop apricots.
   
2. Cook. In a large pot, combine apricots, sugar, and lemon juice. Boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Continue cooking for 20-25 minutes until thickened.
   
3. Jar and refrigerate. Ladle the jam into sterilized jars, seal, and refrigerate for up to two weeks.
   

Is Homemade Apricot Jam Easy to Make?

It’s surprisingly easy to make your own homemade refrigerator jams. Here are some tips:

1. Choose the best ripe fruit you can find. The best fruit for jam is ripe but still firm. Avoid overripe fruit, as it will be too soft and mushy.
2. Cut the fruit into small pieces. Cutting the fruit into small pieces will help it to cook evenly.
3. Add sugar and lemon juice in the right amounts. Sugar helps to preserve the fruit and gives jam its characteristic sweetness while lemon juice helps to balance out the sweetness and adds back in a bit of tartness.
4. Cook the jam over low heat and take your time. Cooking the jam over low heat will prevent it from burning and will allow the flavors to meld together nicely.
5. Can or store the jam properly. Properly canned jam will last for up to a year, while refrigerated jam will last for about a month.

Can I Use Frozen Apricots to Make This Homemade Jam?

If you’re looking to make homemade apricot jam but only have frozen apricots on hand, the good news is that yes, you can still use them.

Just keep in mind that frozen apricots may not have the same sweetness and flavor intensity as fresh apricots, so you’ll want to adjust your sugar and lemon juice amounts accordingly to ensure your jam has the right balance of tartness and sweetness.

Can I Make This Refrigerator Apricot Jam Without Sugar?

Many people opt to use natural sweeteners like honey, agave, or pure maple syrup as a substitute for sugar when making homemade fruit jams. However, these sweeteners can affect the consistency and flavor of the jam, so they’re not always the best options.

One option to maintain the traditional taste and texture of jam is to use a granulated sugar substitute like granulated sucralose. Keep in mind that these alternatives also have unique properties and are often sweeter compared to sugar, so you’ll still need to do a bit of trial and error.

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Refrigerator Apricot Jam

This quick and easy refrigerator apricot jam is so incredibly good! It's a simple recipe with minimal ingredients that you'll love and make again and again.

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 30 minutes mins

Total Time: 40 minutes mins

Servings: 3 cups

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 4 cups fresh apricots
• ▢ 2 1/2 cups sugar
• ▢ 3 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions 

• Wash the apricots and pat dry.
• Remove the stones and chop the apricots.
• Add the apricots, sugar and lemon juice to a large pot.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat and continue stirring until sugar completely dissolves.
• Cook for another 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally or until the mixture has thickened.
• Carefully ladle it into the heated, sterilized jar and seal immediately.
• Refrigerate for up to two weeks.

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