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Apricot Jam

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Bright, soft-set, and full of clean apricot flavor, this apricot jam keeps the fruit clear instead of cooked down into something flat. It lands sweet, lightly tangy, and useful well beyond toast.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 1 kg apricots pitted
  • 600 g sugar
  • 300 ml water
  • 1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Wash the apricots, pit them, and split them in half.
  • Add the apricots and sugar to a large pot and toss gently.
  • Let sit for 2 to 3 hours, until the fruit releases juice.
  • Add the water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from the heat and cool completely.
  • Repeat the cooking and cooling process 2 more times, until the jam thickens and turns glossy.
  • Stir in the lemon juice near the end if the flavor needs a brighter edge.
  • Transfer to clean jars and seal.