Wash, halve and pit the apricots. Throw them in a pot with wide bottom. Add the water and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring almost constantly. After 10 minutes, the apricots will turn into a mash. This is the time to add sugar and lemon juice. Stir and simmer on low heat for 40 minutes or until it thickens and the apricots are completely mushy.
It’s perfect on a slice of keto bread or in a cake. Cook apricots on a high heat and stir for 10 – 20 minutes or until all the water disappears. After that reduce heat and cook it and stir until your jam is thick enough. Optional addition is to add low carb sweetener of your choice, lemon juice and some grass beef gelatin to make it thicker.
Mix apricots and lemon juice in a large pot; add sugar. Slowly bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook and stir until apricot mixture thickens, about 25 minutes.
When you are ready to make the jam, place two or three saucers into the freezer beforehand - to check the set Place the pan over a low to medium heat, and allow the sugar to dissolve slowly. As soon as the sugar has dissolved, turn the heat up and bring the jam to a rolling boil.