Homemade Apricot Jam



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Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
30 mins

Additional Time:
1 day

Total Time:
1 day 45 mins

Servings:
56

Yield:
7 cups


Ingredients

  • 5 ¾cupswhite sugar
  • 2 ½poundsfresh apricots, pitted and finely chopped
  • ⅓cuplemon juice
  • ½teaspoonbutter
  • 1(1.75 ounce) packagepowdered fruit pectin

  • Directions

    Combine sugar, apricots, and lemon juice in a large pot over medium heat; add butter to reduce foaming. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Quickly stir in pectin; return to a full boil until pectin is dissolved, 1 minute. Remove from heat; skim off any foam with a metal spoon.

    Inspect jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.

    Pack apricot jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of the top. Run a clean knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.

    Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 5 minutes.

    Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, and let rest for at least 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure that the seal is tight (and the lid does not move up or down). It may take up to 2 weeks for jam to set. Store in a cool, dark area.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    90 Calories
    0g Fat
    23g Carbs
    0g Protein

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