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:
Wash, dry, and cut the apricots into halves. Remove the stones and discard them, then cut the apricots into smaller pieces.
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.
Once at a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally and mashing the fruit while it cooks.
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.
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.
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.
Yum! This Easy Apricot Jam is fantastically delicous! I whipped it up in no time, and my friends were hooked! We had a little brunch party, and I served it on toast. Everyone kept asking for the recipe! It's the simple pleasures that make life sweet. Can't wait to make more!
Superb apricot delight!
Superb! This jam was so easy to make and tasted incredible. I remember making it last summer and how my niece loved it on her pancakes. It's a hit in my kitchen!
I tried the Easy Apricot Jam last week when our apricots were ripe from the tree. It was such a breeze to make! My kids adored it on toast and even plain yogurt. Such a simple and delightful way to capture summer, thank you for this lovely recipe.
Such a delicious jam, easy peasy to make.
Wow! This jam is super yummy! Made it with my niece, loved it!
More apricots!! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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