Apricot Jam
October 14, 2019
A Turkish saying goes, "the only thing better than this is an apricot in Damascus". We agree, the apricot is a tasty fruit, and it's jam is even more delicious. Spread some butter on a pancake, and top it with a delicious apricot jam and you will know what we mean.
Difficulty Medium
Servings 4-6 people
Preparation 30 mins
Cooking 45 mins
Total 75 mins
Tips
- To prevent frothing, you can add 1 teaspoon of butter to the jam.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds of apricot
- 1 pound of granulated sugar
- 1/2 lemon
Directions
- Wash apricots and remove seeds. Divide it into four and put it in the saucepan.
- Spread the granulated sugar over the apricots, close the lid and leave for 2-3 hours to release its juice.
- After waiting, add 1 cup of drinking water and put the saucepan on the stove. Boil over low heat.
- Remove the foam formed on the pan with a spoon.
- When the jam starts to come to the proper consistency, add lemon juice and boil for another 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat when the jam gets darken and allow it to cool.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Apricot Jam
Serves 4-6
Amount Per Serving
Calories407
% Daily Value*
Sodium 2 mg0.1%
Potassium 360 mg7.7%
Protein 1.8 g3.6%
Total Fat 0.9 g1.2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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