Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🍑 1 kg of ripe apricots | 🍋 10 g of lemon juice (about 2 teaspoons) |
| 🥄 800 g of gelling sugar (or 1 kg of granulated sugar) | 🔪 6 apricot pits (to keep) |
Utensils
| 🍽️ saucepan | 🔪 Knife |
| 🍳 Wooden spoon | 🥄 Measuring spoon |
| 🍑 Food processor | 🥫 Glass jars |
| 🔥 Sterilizer | 🧴 Skimmer |
Preparation step by step
Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Rest time: 12 hours
Cooking time: 30-45 minutes
STEP 1: Wash the apricots thoroughly, then cut them in half to remove the pits inside.
STEP 2: Place the pitted apricots in a container and then add the sugar, distributing it evenly over the fruit.
STEP 3: Add the lemon juice to the mixture to enhance the flavor and help with preservation.
STEP 4: Cover the container and let it macerate at room temperature for about 12 hours so that the fruits absorb the sugar.
STEP 5: After maceration, bring the mixture to a boil in a large saucepan while stirring regularly to prevent sticking.
STEP 6: When the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat and continue cooking while stirring for 30 to 45 minutes, until you achieve the desired consistency.
STEP 7: During cooking, skim regularly to remove the foam that forms on the surface of the jam.
STEP 8: Check the doneness by doing the plate test: a drop of jam should set easily.
STEP 9: Once cooking is complete, pour the hot jam into sterilized jars, then close them immediately.
STEP 10: Let the jars cool upside down to ensure a good seal and store them in a cool, dark place.
Preparing your own homemade apricot jam is a rewarding and accessible experience. With simple ingredients like ripe apricots and sugar, you can achieve a delicious result to share with your loved ones. The use of lemon juice not only enhances the taste but also acts as a natural preservative.
By following clear steps such as washing, pitting, and cooking, you will have the satisfaction of enjoying a homemade product. Don’t underestimate the importance of properly sterilizing your jars to ensure the conservation duration. Your jam can thus be enjoyed at breakfast or to accompany your desserts.
