Apricot Jam

Apricots are in! My grandfather's apricot tree is loaded with the fruit. I have been waiting so long to try some apricot jam.



Here is my recipe:

4-1/2 cups apricot puree (use food processor)
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 box fruit pectin
6 cups sugar


Wash and sort your apricots (this is a GREAT job for the little ones). There is no need to peel them, the skin is so soft and thin.

Cut your apricots into chunks and put into your food processor. Add lemon juice at this time.

Make sure you measure your puree carefully. Put your puree into a large pot and immediately add your fruit pectin.

Heat this mixture to a full rolling boil.

Once you have achieved a full boil, add your sugar a couple of cups at a time and stir continuously. Once your mixture has again reached a full boil, cook for one minute more.

Pour your mixture into CLEAN, SANITIZED jars. If your dishwasher has a sanitize setting, use that. Pour 1/4 inch from top of jar.

Wipe away any excess mixture from jars and put on lid and ring. Make sure you screw it on tightly.

Boil jars in a large stockpot for 15 minutes. Make sure the water covers the jars by at least an inch of water while boiling.

Note: It is a good idea to have your water boiling before you begin, so you're ready to go when the time comes. Also, check your jars for cracks to avoid an ugly mess in the water.

Be careful when pulling your jars out of the water. Jar grips are great for this task.

Make sure the center of each lid is far enough down that you can't push it down any more. If any of your jars are not sealed, eat those first.

This is so good in the mornings on homemade bread!
Enjoy!