Description
This homemade apricot jam recipe transforms 1kg of fresh apricots into golden, spreadable perfection in just 90 minutes. With only three simple ingredients, you get a mildly sweet preserve with a pleasant tartness – perfect for toast, baked goods, or savory pairings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1kg Fresh Apricots (rinsed, dried, stones removed)
- 1kg Chelsea Jam Setting Sugar
- 1 Knob of Butter (10g) or Olivani Spread
Instructions
- Prepare apricots by removing stones and crushing or blending to desired texture.
- Place apricots in a large heavy-based saucepan and gradually add jam setting sugar while stirring.
- Add butter and increase heat to medium-high. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil.
- Boil for exactly 4 minutes to activate pectin.
- Remove from heat, skim foam, and test for set using chilled plate method.
- Bottle immediately into sterilized jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace.
Notes
This recipe makes approximately 4 medium jars. Always use sterilized jars and perform the chilled plate test for proper set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 48
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg