Source: Sriba3, AdobeStockModerately thick, sweet, and incredibly delicious – that's apricot jam. It pairs wonderfully with pancakes, yogurt, and cheese. It also makes an amazing filling for pies or a base for muffins. Here are 20 of the best recipes!
1. Quick Apricot Jam
Source: forum.prokuhnyu.ruThe fruit will still need to infuse for a bit, but this jam cooks in just 5 minutes.
You'll need: 2 kg apricots, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Remove the pits, roughly chop the apricots, cover with sugar, and let sit for several hours. Place the pot on the stove, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes, skimming off any foam. Seal the jam in jars.
2. No-Cook Apricot Jam
Source: vkusnahka.ruThis recipe uses very little sugar, but make sure to use soft, ripe apricots!
You'll need: 1 kg apricots, 350 g sugar.
Preparation: Remove the pits and mash the apricots with a potato masher or simply by hand. Add one-third of the sugar, mix, and refrigerate for an hour. Repeat this process two more times, mixing thoroughly each time. Seal the jam.
3. Apricot Jam with Lemon and Ginger
Source: samnadache.ruA true find for cold winter days!
You'll need: 1 kg apricots, 700 g sugar, 100 g ginger, 1 lemon.
Preparation: Halve the apricots, remove the pits, and cover with sugar for a couple of hours. Finely chop the ginger and lemon, mix everything together, bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes. Let the mixture cool, then cook again – repeat this two more times. Finally, blend the mixture until smooth, reduce to your desired consistency, and pour into jars.
4. Sliced Apricot Jam
Source: spmguild.ruIf you prefer jam with large pieces of apricots – this is your choice!
You'll need: 1 kg apricots, 700 g sugar, a pinch of citric acid.
Preparation: Cut the apricots into large slices, cover with sugar, and let sit for 2 hours or even overnight. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, skimming off any foam. Cool the jam completely, carefully remove the apricot slices, and separately reduce the syrup. Finally, add the citric acid and apricot slices, cook for another 5 minutes, and transfer to jars.
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5. Pureed Apricot Jam
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruA recipe especially for lovers of smooth, homogeneous jams.
You'll need: 1 kg apricots, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Remove the pits and blend the apricots until smooth. Add sugar, mix, bring to a boil, and cook for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour the apricot jam into jars and seal.
6. Apricot Jam with Pits
Source: spmguild.ruApricot pits need to be cleaned first and checked to ensure they are not bitter.
You'll need: 2 kg apricots, 500 g apricot pits, 2 kg sugar, 1 tbsp lemon zest.
Preparation: Cover the peeled apricots with sugar, cook for 5 minutes, and let sit for a couple of hours. Pour boiling water over the pits for 2 hours and peel the kernels. Cook the jam again, skim off the foam, and add the kernels and zest. Cook for a couple of minutes, mix everything together, and pour into jars.
7. Sugar-Free Apricot Jam
Source: gralon.netBe sure to use soft, sweet, overripe apricots.
You'll need: 1 kg apricots.
Preparation: Wash the apricots, remove the pits, and pass them through a meat grinder. Cook the jam for 5 minutes after boiling, stirring, and then transfer to jars.
8. Apricot Jam with Cinnamon
Source: paypress.ruOptionally, add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger to the jam.
You'll need: 1 kg apricots, 1 kg sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks.
Preparation: Halve the apricots, cover with sugar, and let sit for 3-4 hours. Add the cinnamon sticks and cook for half an hour over low heat. Cool the jam and cook again for 30 minutes, then remove the cinnamon and seal.
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9. Apricot and Strawberry Jam
Source: raznoe-poleznoe.ruApricots and strawberries – a delightful combination that's impossible to resist!
You'll need: 1 kg apricots, 500 g strawberries, 50 ml rum, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Halve the apricots, roughly chop the strawberries, and cover everything with sugar. Pour in the rum, mix, and let sit for a couple of hours. Cook the jam for 10 minutes, let it cool, bring to a boil again, and pour into jars.
10. Apricot Jam with Walnuts and Cognac
Source: vk.comAn original apricot jam recipe for true gourmets.
You'll need: 1 kg apricots, 100 g walnuts, 500 g sugar, 100 ml cognac.
Preparation: Mix apricot halves with sugar, add 20 ml of water, and cook over medium heat until boiling. Add chopped walnuts, reduce heat, and cook for another 10 minutes. Shortly before the end, pour in the cognac, then transfer the jam to jars.
11. Apricot Jam with Honey
Source: jam-bakery.ruFor a piquant touch, we recommend adding a few spoons of ground cardamom.
You'll need: 2 kg apricots with pits, 1 kg honey, 500 g sugar.
Preparation: Remove the pits and extract the kernels. Cook the honey with the kernels until boiling, add sugar and dissolve. Add the apricots to this syrup, bring to a boil again, and cook for 5 minutes over low heat. Let the jam cool completely and repeat the heating and cooling process three more times, then seal.
12. Apricot Jam with Coffee
Source: zira.uzWill appeal to all fans of this aromatic beverage!
You'll need: 700 g apricots, 400 g sugar, 1 lemon, 4 tbsp ground coffee.
Preparation: Finely chop half of the apricots, and blend the rest. Mix everything with sugar and lemon juice. Wrap the ground coffee in cheesecloth and leave it in the apricot mixture for 2 hours. Cook the jam for 15 minutes, remove the coffee sachet, and seal.
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13. Thick Apricot Jam
Source: kleo.ruFor this jam, you need juicy and ripe apricots that will break down well.
You'll need: 1 kg apricots, 500 g sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Halve the apricots, cover with sugar, bring to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes. Halfway through, add cinnamon and mix thoroughly. Seal the jam in jars.
14. Apricot and Cherry Jam
Source: vprok.perchinka-khozyayushka.ruUndoubtedly one of the most delicious and beautiful apricot jam recipes in this selection!
You'll need: 1 kg apricots, 500 g cherries, 200 ml water, 1.2 kg sugar.
Preparation: Remove pits from apricots and cherries. Pour water into sugar, mix, and heat until dissolved. Pour the syrup over the apricots and let sit for 2 hours. Bring to a boil, cook for 10 minutes, and let sit for another 4 hours. After that, add the cherries, then cook and cool the jam two more times. Seal it in jars.
15. Apricot and Apple Jam
Source: goodfon.ruWorks great with more tart apple varieties.
You'll need: 500 g apricots, 700 g apples, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Grate the apples on a coarse grater, mix with sugar, and let sit for an hour. Cook for 10-15 minutes, then add apricot slices, cook for another 10 minutes, and transfer to jars.
16. Apricot Jam with Almonds
Source: vkusnobus.ruWe recommend using delicate almond flakes rather than whole nuts.
You'll need: 1 kg apricots, 500 g sugar, 100 g almond flakes.
Preparation: Halve the apricots, cover with sugar, and let sit for 10 minutes. Bring to a boil, add almonds, and cook for another 10 minutes over minimal heat. Transfer the jam to sterilized jars.
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17. Apricot and Peach Jam
Source: Svetlana Kolpakova, AdobeStockA very harmonious and light combination!
You'll need: 500 g apricots, 500 g peaches, 700 g sugar.
Preparation: Cut pitted apricots and peaches into medium slices. Cover with sugar, mix, and let sit for 3 hours. Cook for 5 minutes, cool completely – and repeat this three times in total. Seal the hot jam in jars.
18. Apricot and Plum Jam
Source: povar.ruFor a pleasant hue, use yellow plums.
You'll need: 500 g apricots, 500 g plums, 500 g sugar.
Preparation: Halve the apricots and plums, sprinkle with sugar, and place over low heat. Cook the mixture for half an hour, mix, and transfer the jam to jars.
19. Apricot and Pineapple Jam
Source: jam-bakery.ruTart pineapple wonderfully complements sweet apricots.
You'll need: 1.5 kg apricots, 500 g pineapple, 1.2 kg sugar, 1 lemon.
Preparation: Halve the apricots, dice the pineapple, and cover with sugar. Gently mix everything, let sit for 4 hours, then cook for 5 minutes. Cool the mixture, bring to a boil again, add lemon juice, cook for another 15 minutes, and seal.
20. Apricot Jam with Lavender
Source: gastronom.ruAn impressive and unusual jam that will diversify your menu.
You'll need: 1 kg apricots, 1 kg sugar, 1 orange, 2 tbsp lavender flowers.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the apricots for a couple of minutes, peel off the skin, and remove the pits. Mix them with orange juice and sugar, bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes. Add the lavender, bring to a boil once more, and transfer the jam to jars.