Apricot Jam Recipe
Ingredients
| Apricots | 3 Cup (48 tbs), diced | |
| Lemon juice | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 7 Cup (112 tbs) | |
| Liquid fruit pectin | 1⁄2 Bottle (0.5 l) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 5711 Calories from Fat 15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2 g2.8%
Saturated Fat 0.13 g0.63%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 5.3 mg0.2%
Total Carbohydrates 1468 g489.2%
Dietary Fiber 20 g80.2%
Sugars 1443.2 g
Protein 7 g13.5%
Vitamin A 179.4% Vitamin C 124.3%
Calcium 7.9% Iron 11%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. In a large saucepan, combine apricots, lemon juice and sugar; boil mixture until apricots are soft.
2. Stir in pectin.
3. Remove pan from heat and skim.
FINALISING
4. Into hot sterilized jars, ladle mixture leaving 1/8 inch empty on top of the jar.
5. Using a clean and dry kitchen towel, wipe the rim of jar and adjust lid.
6. Into a canner of boiling water, place the jars and process for about 5 minutes; start noting processing time after water in the canner returns to boiling.
7. Remove jars and place over a clean towel.
8. Let the jars cool down and seal completely until they are self-sealing type.
SERVING
9. Serve Apricot Jam over sliced apples or over French apple Tart.
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