This small batch low sugar apricot jam is made from scratch and is pectin free! Use it as apricot glaze on cakes or simply spread on toast. 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.
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.
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.
One tablespoon of apricot jam contains 13 grams of carbs and 49 calories. The carb content of dried apricots is much higher per serving (about 29 grams per 5 dried apricot halves), so choose fresh apricots over dried while following the Keto diet.