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 minutesmins
Cook Time 1 minutemin
Servings 1
Ingredients
1kgapricotspitted
600gsugar
300mlwater
1 to 2tbsplemon 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.