Easy Homemade Apricot Jam (No Pectin Needed)
This homemade apricot jam is fruity, bright, and naturally sweet—made with just 3 ingredients and no added pectin. It’s perfect for toast, pastries, or gifting. This small-batch recipe is summer in a jar!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 3–4 half-pint jars 1x
- Category: Preserve
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs fresh ripe apricots, pitted and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chopped apricots, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring often, until it thickens.
- Test the jam’s consistency by placing a spoonful on a chilled plate. If it wrinkles when pushed, it’s ready.
- Ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Seal with lids.
- Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes, or store cooled jars in the refrigerator for short-term use.
Notes
- Add a cinnamon stick or vanilla bean while cooking for a flavor twist.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month, or process and store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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