How to make Apricot Jam Recipe Bowl Me Over 6 hours ago Chop the apricots. Combine apricots, lime juice, salt and fruit fresh in a large heavy-bottomed pot, mix well. Measure ¼ cup of sugar and combine it with the Sure-Jell. Sprinkle it into the apricots, mix again and set it on the stovetop on high and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
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So, how do you make Dried Apricot Jam? Place the apricots in a large pan. Cover with 1.5 liters of water. Place a lid on top and leave to soak overnight. The next day, add the lemon juice to the apricots and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 30 minutes until the apricots are tender and breaking apart.
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.
No pectin is required and the jam is ready in 35 minutes. It is perfect for using up dried apricots you have on hand or to make as a special gift for Christmas, Mother's Day or a birthday. This recipe makes 1 1/2 pints. With a kitchen scissors, cut two apricots in half at a time.
To Make the Apricot Filling: In the meantime, heat the apricots and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes. When it begins to bubble, use a fork to mash the apricots until smooth. Turn the heat off and stir in the monk fruit sweetener, then gradually stir in the gelatin.