Easy Apricot Jam (Pectin-Free) recipe
As soon as the fresh apricots make their appearance at the farmers markets, I like to make this Easy Apricot Jam (Pectin-Free). As the name states, this is an easy recipe that has no pectin and doesn’t involve a canning process. Using only 3 ingredients, you can whip up a batch in less than an hour. My kids love it on top of homemade yogurt, and it’s absolutely scrumptious for spreading on toast, pancakes, or sourdough crumpets.
Here are a few tips for the best results: As this recipe doesn’t use pectin to set the jam, it’s important not to skip the lemon juice. The fruit acid is necessary to bind the ingredients and form the gel-like consistency that’s characteristic of a great jam. Also, look for fresh, ripe, unblemished apricots with a deep golden color. Avoid any overly hard fruit with tinges of green, as they will be unripe and too tart for this recipe.
To make the Easy Apricot Jam (Pectin-Free), you will need the following ingredients:
Steps to make Easy Apricot Jam (Pectin-Free)
- 1
Prepare apricots
10
Wash, dry, and cut the apricots into halves. Remove the stones and discard them, then cut the apricots into smaller pieces.
- 2
Combine ingredients
2
To a large pot, Dutch oven, or large saucepan, add the chopped apricots, 2 cups sugar, and 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice and bring to a boil.
- 3
Simmer
30
Once at a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally and mashing the fruit while it cooks.
- 4
Cool slightly
10
When the mixture reaches a thick, jam-like consistency, turn off the heat. Allow the apricot jam to stand for at least 10 minutes in the pot.
- 5
Transfer to jars
3
Spoon the hot jam into 2 sterilized 16-ounce mason jars (or 4 sterilized 8-ounce jars), leaving ¼-inch space at the top of each. Wipe the rim of each jar, cover with the lids, and screw the bands on.
- 6
Store
Store this apricot jam in jars in a cool place away from direct sunlight for up to a year; refrigerate after opening for up to 3 months. I love to eat this jam slathered on sourdough bread.
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More apricots!! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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