How to Make Dried Apricot Jam - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of homemade jam, especially when it's made with the sweet and tangy flavors of dried apricots. This delicious fruit jam is a wonderful way to preserve the flavors of summer and enjoy them all year round. Dried apricot jam is perfect for spreading on toast, adding to yogurt or oatmeal, or using as a filling for pastries and desserts.

Making your own dried apricot jam is easier than you might think, and the results are well worth the effort. By using...

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Ingredients

  • 4 ½ cups dried apricots
  • 4 ½ cups boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (1.75 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin
  • 7 cups white sugar
  • ¼ cup lemon juice

Information

  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 144
  • Yield: 10 cups

  • Soak apricots in boiling water in a bowl until hydrated, about 30 minutes. Blend apricots, remaining water, and vanilla extract in a food processor, working in batches, until blended but still slightly chunky.
  • Combine apricot mixture with pectin in a large pot over medium heat; cook until just boiling. Add sugar and lemon juice; boil until sugar has dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the apricot jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4-inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
  • Remove jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool, about 1 hour. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.
  • Nutrition

    48 cal.

    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 48mg