Recipe Apricot Jam Using Fresh Apricots

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WebAug 15, 2019 · 1 - Wash, pit, but do not peel the apricots. Then chop into small pieces. 2 - Mash chopped apricots in a large bowl and add lemon …

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1. Wash the apricots in cold water. Pit but do not peel. Then chop the apricots into small pieces.
2. Mash the apricots in a large bowl to help release some of the juice and measure. You should have 2-3/4 cups of mashed apricots. Press the lemon and measure the lemon juice. There should be 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice. Add the lemon juice to the apricots in the bowl.
3. Combine the mashed apricots and powdered fruit pectin in a 3-quart saucepan.
4. Stir and cook over medium heat until the apricots begin to bubble. You do not have to bring the mixture to a hard boil.

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Apricot Jam No Pectin 3 ingredients Veena Azmanov

WebJul 23, 2017 · No pectin – Ideally, you can make jam with just two ingredients: fruit and sugar. Because most fruits have natural acidity …

1. Mark an X on the bottom of the apricots. Then, blanch them in hot water for 5 minutes. Peel and remove but do not discard the seeds/pits. Roughly chop the fruits and set them aside.Pro tip - Marking an X on the fruit helps to peel them easily as the skin shrinks when blanching.
2. Place two small ceramic plates in the freezer so we can use these to test the jam later. Alternatively, you can use a candy thermometer to check the doneness of the jam.
3. In a heavy bottom pan, combine the chopped apricots (and a few kernels), sugar, salt, and lemon juice. Also, add the star anise and cinnamon stick if using. Pro tip - If you are using fruits with skin on, let the fruits macerate in sugar and lemon juice for a few hours before cooking. This softens the skin considerably.
4. Cook on medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Then, turn the heat up and let the mixture come to a boil. Let it boil for two minutes on medium-high. Pro tip - Boiling the jam is important as it releases pectin from the skin and seed in fruits.

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30 Minute Homemade Apricot Jam Brooklyn Farm Girl

WebJun 22, 2021 · In a pot over medium high heat, mix together crushed apricots, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and continue stirring …

1. Prepare the apricots by peeling, removing pits and crushing them. You can crush they by hand with a potato masher or throw in a food processor and pulse a couple of times.
2. In a pot over medium high heat, mix together crushed apricots, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and continue stirring until sugar completely dissolves.
3. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and turns into a jam. This takes about 20-25 minutes. Once it's thick and jam like, remove any foam from the top and proceed to the next step.
4. For refrigerator jam: Remove pot from heat and allow to cool before pouring it into mason jars and placing in the refrigerator for immediate serving.

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