Source: HandmadePictures, AdobeStockFor many, summer is associated with fragrant apricots. Given the short season for these fruits, canning should begin from the very first days. Today we'll be making pitless apricot jam. And in our collection, you'll find 20 of the best recipes!
1. Apricot Jam with Slices
Source: novyefoto.ruWe recommend making this jam from firm and slightly underripe apricots.
You will need: 2 kg apricots, 1 kg sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Wash the apricots, cut them into halves, and remove the pits. Place the apricots in a deep pot with a thick bottom, cover with granulated sugar, and set aside for 10 hours. After this, bring the jam to a boil over low heat, simmer for 5 minutes, and let it cool to room temperature. Repeat the process twice. During the last boiling, add the citric acid. Spoon the hot apricot jam into jars and seal.
2. Apricot Jam with Citric Acid
Source: ok.ruAn easy recipe that even novice cooks will appreciate.
You will need: 3 kg apricots, 1.5 kg sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Wash the apricots, cut them into halves, remove the pits, and cover with sugar for 4-5 hours. Bring the mixture to a boil, add citric acid, and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Fill prepared jars with the hot jam, seal, and turn them upside down.
3. Five-Minute Pitless Apricot Jam
Source: kleo.ruThe quickest option for those who don't want to spend a long time in the kitchen.
You will need: 2 kg apricots, 1 kg sugar, a pinch of citric acid, 1 cup water.
Preparation: Wash the apricots, cut them into halves, and remove the pits. Cover the apricots with sugar, cover with a lid, and set aside for 4-5 hours. Add water, citric acid, and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Spoon the jam into sterilized jars, close with lids, and wrap in a warm blanket for 24 hours.
4. Apricot Jam with Agar-Agar
Source: ogorod.ruStir the jam periodically during cooking, otherwise it will burn.
You will need: 2 kg apricots, 1 kg sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid, 10 g agar-agar, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Wash the apricots, cut them into halves, remove the pits, and cover with sugar for 4-5 hours. Mix agar-agar with water and set aside for 10 minutes. Bring the apricot mixture to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Puree everything with a blender, add citric acid and the agar-agar mixture. Simmer everything together for 5 minutes and pour into prepared jars. Close with lids, turn the jam upside down, and wrap in a warm blanket for 24 hours.
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5. Apricot Jam with Spices and Lemon Juice
Source: botanichka.ruIt turns out incredibly aromatic and delicious!
You will need: 2 kg apricots, 1 lemon, 1 kg sugar, 5 star anise pods, 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
Preparation: Wash the apricots, cut them into halves, and remove the pits. Add sugar and leave for 3-4 hours. Simmer the mixture over low heat for 10 minutes and puree with an immersion blender. Return to heat, add spices, lemon juice, and cook for another 5-7 minutes. Spoon the jam into sterilized jars, close with lids, and wrap in a warm blanket for 24 hours.
6. Apricot Jam with Almonds
Source: farmingcountrylife.comThe finished jam can be served with ice cream or as a standalone dessert.
You will need: 2 kg apricots, 350 g almonds, 1 kg sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid, 2 cups water.
Preparation: Wash the apricots, cut them into halves, and remove the pits. Cover with sugar and leave for 4-5 hours at room temperature. Pour boiling water over the almonds and cover for 10 minutes. Drain the water, cool, and peel each almond.
Simmer the apricot mixture for 10 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender, add citric acid, peeled almonds, pour in water, and cook the jam for another 20 minutes.
7. Apricot Jam with Gelatin
Source: about-tea.ruA thicker jam will result if you use 2 g more gelatin.
You will need: 3 kg apricots, 1.5 kg sugar, 50 ml lemon juice, 25 g gelatin, 150 ml water.
Preparation: Prepare the apricots, remove the pits, and chop finely. Add sugar, mix, and set aside for 2 hours. Soak gelatin in water for 12-15 minutes. Simmer the jam over low heat for 10 minutes. Add the gelatin mixture, heat for 2 minutes, but do not boil. Spoon the hot apricot jam into sterilized jars, seal, and wrap in a warm blanket for 24 hours.
8. Apricot Jam with Oranges
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruStir the jam more vigorously during the last 5 minutes.
You will need: 2 kg apricots, 1 kg oranges, 1 kg sugar, 5 g citric acid.
Preparation: Scald the oranges with boiling water, peel, and cut into small pieces. Wash the apricots, cut them into halves, remove the pits, and also chop. Mix everything in a deep pot, add sugar, and leave for 4-6 hours. Simmer the jam over low heat for 5 minutes and puree with an immersion blender. Add citric acid, simmer for another 5 minutes, and seal.
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9. Apricot Jam with Walnuts
Source: malinika.ruPre-toast the walnuts in a dry pan.
You will need: 2 kg apricots, 500 g walnuts, 1 kg sugar, a pinch of citric acid.
Preparation: Wash the apricots, cut them into halves, remove the pits, cover with granulated sugar, and leave for 5-6 hours for the juice to appear. Simmer the mixture twice for five minutes each, allowing it to cool completely in between. The third time, add citric acid, prepared walnuts, and simmer for 10 minutes. Spoon the jam into jars and seal.
10. Apricot Jam with Lemon and Cinnamon
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruIt's best to wash the lemon with boiling water before use.
You will need: 1 kg apricots, 1 lemon, 1 kg sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
Preparation: Wash the apricots, cut them into halves, remove the pits, and chop into small pieces. Add sugar, cover with a lid, and leave for 3-4 hours. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, add lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and cook for another 5-7 minutes. Spoon the hot jam into prepared containers, close with lids, and turn upside down.
11. Apricot Jam with Ginger
Source: vsegda-pomnim.comInstead of fresh ginger, you can add powdered ginger.
You will need: 3 kg apricots, 20 g ginger root, 1 kg sugar, juice of half a lemon.
Preparation: Wash the apricots, cut them into halves, and remove the pits. Cover with sugar, cover with a lid, and leave for 3 hours at room temperature. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes and cool. Add the juice of half a lemon, grated ginger root, and simmer for another 5 minutes. Fill sterilized jars with the hot jam and seal.
12. Pitless Cherry Plum and Apricot Jam
Source: pro-orehi.ruIf the fruits haven't released enough juice, add a little water to the jam.
You will need: 2 kg cherry plums, 2 kg apricots, 1.5 kg sugar, 7 g citric acid.
Preparation: Wash the cherry plums and apricots, remove the pits, and chop into small pieces. Cover with sugar and leave for 2 hours for the juice to appear. Simmer the mixture three times for 5 minutes each, allowing it to cool completely in between. During the last cooking, add citric acid. Spoon the hot jam into clean, dry jars, close with lids, and turn upside down.
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13. Apricot Jam with Vanilla
Source: bigstockphoto.comYou can substitute the vanilla bean with vanilla extract or powdered vanillin.
You will need: 2 kg apricots, 1 vanilla bean, 1 kg sugar, a pinch of citric acid.
Preparation: Wash the apricots, cut them into halves, remove the pits, and chop. Add half of the sugar and leave for 3 hours at room temperature. Slit the vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, and mix with the remaining sugar. Simmer the jam over low heat for 5 minutes, remove from heat, and cool. Add citric acid, sugar with vanilla seeds, and simmer for another 10 minutes. Fill sterilized jars with the hot apricot jam and seal.
14. Pitless Apricot and Peach Jam
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruIf the fuzzy skin of the peaches cannot be cleaned, it should be removed.
You will need: 1 kg apricots, 1 kg peaches, 1 kg sugar, 5 g citric acid.
Preparation: Wash the fruits, remove the pits, and chop into small pieces. Cover with sugar and leave for 2-3 hours. Simmer the jam for 5-7 minutes, remove from heat, and cool to room temperature. Bring to a boil again, add citric acid, simmer for 5 minutes, and seal.
15. Sugar-Free Apricot Jam
Source: vego-kolbasa.ruThis jam recipe requires nothing but apricots.
You will need: 3 kg overripe apricots.
Preparation: Wash the apricots, remove the pits, and pass through a meat grinder. Simmer the jam for 10 minutes and spoon into sterilized jars. Close with lids, turn upside down, and wrap in a warm blanket.
16. Strawberry-Apricot Jam
Source: ideireceptov.ruDelicious jam from the early gifts of nature!
You will need: 2 kg strawberries, 2 kg apricots, 1.5 kg sugar, 3 g citric acid.
Preparation: Wash the apricots, cut them into halves, and remove the pits. Transfer the apricots to a deep pot, add strawberries, sugar, and leave for 4 hours for the juice to appear. Place the jam over low heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the pot from the stove and cool to room temperature. Add citric acid and simmer again for 4-5 minutes. Transfer the jam to sterilized jars and seal.
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17. Pitless Cherry and Apricot Jam
Source: spmguild.ruAn excellent jam recipe for winter tea.
You will need: 1 kg cherries, 1 kg apricots, 800 g sugar, 5 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Wash the cherries and apricots and remove the pits. Transfer to a pot with a thick bottom, cover with sugar, and set aside for 4 hours. Simmer the jam over low heat for 8 minutes after boiling. Pour in lemon juice, simmer for another 2-3 minutes, and seal.
18. Apricot and Raspberry Jam
Source: gotovteslyubovyu.ru.comSort and use only firm raspberries.
You will need: 2 kg apricots, 1 kg raspberries, 1.5 kg sugar, 0.5 tsp lemon juice, a pinch of salt.
Preparation: Wash the apricots, cut them into halves, and remove the pits. Cover with sugar and set aside for 4 hours. Simmer for 5 minutes over low heat and cool to room temperature. Add salt, lemon juice, washed raspberries, and simmer for another 5 minutes. Carefully spoon the jam into jars, close with lids, and turn upside down.
19. Apricot Jam with Kiwi
Source: povar.ruIt is advisable to make this jam from the ripest apricots possible.
You will need: 2 kg apricots, 500 g kiwi, 1 kg sugar, 4 g citric acid, a pinch of salt.
Preparation: Wash the apricots, cut them into halves, remove the pits, and place in a deep pot. Peel the kiwi, slice, and also add to the pot. Add sugar, cover with a lid, and leave for 5-6 hours. Simmer over low heat for 5-7 minutes and cool to room temperature. Add citric acid, salt, and cook for another 5 minutes. Spoon the hot jam into jars and seal.
20. Apricot Jam in a Multicooker
Source: pulse.mail.ruThe apricot pieces retain their shape perfectly and are slightly crunchy.
You will need: 1 kg apricots, 500 g sugar, a pinch of citric acid.
Preparation: Wash the apricots, cut them into halves, and remove the pits. Place in the multicooker bowl, cover with sugar, and leave for 2-3 hours. Add citric acid, close the lid, and set to "Bake" mode for 1 hour. After the signal, spoon the apricot jam into jars and seal for winter.