Apricot Jam
The humble apricot has its roots in Armenia! Read more about this delicious fruit and if you like apricots, you must try Pasta Flora!
Apricot Jam
A fruity jam
Ingredients
- 1.5 kilograms apricots (ripe)
- 3 cups sugar
- 50 mls water (reduce if apricots are very soft or juicy)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (with pulp)
Instructions
- Wash, pit and coarsely chop the apricots. Combine with sugar and water in a large heavy based pot and allow stand for at least 90 minutes – preferably overnight.1.5 kilograms apricots, 3 cups sugar, 50 mls water
- Cook the apricots over low to medium heat until the mixture starts to boil, skimming away any foam from the surface.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes or until thickened. Add lemon juice, return to boiling for 10 minutes and remove from heat.2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Spoon into sterilised jars, seal and refrigerate.
Nutrition
Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 78mgFibre: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 578IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg







