Apricot Jam

Name: Apricot Jam
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds of apricot; 1 pound of granulated sugar; 1/2 lemon

Turkish / Breakfast

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.

Taste Score: %95

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.