Apricot jam
Homemade apricot jam is not only a delicious treat, but also a wonderful way to preserve the taste of summer all year round. With this simple recipe, you can capture the natural sweetness and intense flavor of ripe apricots in your own kitchen. The jam is perfect for breakfast, as a topping for desserts or as a special ingredient for pastries.
Preparation time 15 minutes
Cooking time 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 kg apricots
- 500 g gelling sugar 2:1
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Preparation
- Wash the apricots, remove the stones and cut into small pieces.
- Place the apricot pieces in a large pan, add the preserving sugar and lemon juice and stir well.
- Bring to the boil while stirring and cook for 4 minutes until bubbling.
- Do a gelling test: Place a small spoonful of jam on a cold plate. If the mixture sets, the jam is ready. If not, leave to cook a little longer.
- Immediately pour the hot jam into prepared, sterilized jars, seal tightly and turn upside down for 5 minutes.
- Turn the jars upside down and leave to cool completely.
