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    Home » Recipes » Homemade Jam and Jelly

    Spiced Apricot Jam

    Published: Jun 23, 2022 · Modified: Aug 27, 2020 by Bowl Me Over · 35 Comments

    Homemade jam is so delicious and a hundred times better than store bought!
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    You'll love this sweet Spiced Apricot Jam Recipe. It's filled with fresh apricots and wonderful spices to enhance the fruit. Follow the step-by-step instructions and enjoy apricot preserves all year long!

    If you enjoy this recipe, make Strawberry Fig Preserves next! Everyone loves strawberry jam!

    Jars of Spiced Apricot Jam.
    I love photographing jam in the bright sunshine - it highlights all of the amazing fruit and delicious flavor!
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    • Spiced Apricot Jam

    Ingredients

    For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

    • apricots
    • low sugar Sure Jell (pink box)
    • pure cane sugar
    • fresh lemon and fresh lime
    • allspice
    • ginger
    • turmeric
    • butter (optional)

    Instructions 

    This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!

    1. Chop the apricots into small pieces. Measure out exactly 6 cups.
    2. Place jars, rings and lids into a pan, cover with water, bring to a boil and boil for three minutes to sterlilize, keep warm.
    3. In a heavy stock pot, place the chopped apricots, allspice, turmeric and ginger. Also add the butter, lime zest, lime & lemon juice. Mix everything together well.
    4. Measure ¼ cup of sugar and mix it with the contents of the Sure-Jell. Sprinkle it into the apricots, mix well again and set it on the stove on high and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
    5. When it comes to a hard boil (a hard boil is one you can't stir down with spoon) add the remaining sugar.
    6. Continue stirring constantly and return it to a boil and when it comes back to a hard boil, continue boiling it for exactly one minute. (Set a timer to make sure you get it for a full minute).
    7. Remove from the stove & immediately ladle into sterilized jars. Place lids on jars, screw on tightly. Process in a hot bath (boiling water) for 10 minutes to seal the jars.
    8. Makes 6 eight oz. jars.
    Canning jars filled with Spiced Apricot Jam.
    Spiced Apricot Jam

    Things to know

    But it's here now! Have you made jam or jelly? It's so fun and much easier than people think it is! Here are some helpful hints -

    • Clean the fruit by using 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water, add the fruit and swish around really well.
    • Don't change the amount of sugar the recipe calls for. The sugar not only sweetens the fruit but also preserves it. If you reduce the amount of sugar, you may end up with mold on top of the jam even though you've sealed it properly.
    • Don't change the amount of fruit - if you put in too little, it can get so thick, it's like paste - too much fruit it may not set and will become syrup.
    • Although the jars and rings are reusable, the lids are not - you'll need to purchase new ones.
    Spoon in jar of jam.
    Spiced Apricot Jam

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    Spiced apricot jam in canning jars.
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    Spiced Apricot Jam

    Homemade jam is so delicious and a hundred times better than store bought!
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    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Jams and Jellies
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 48
    Calories: 84kcal
    Author: Deb Clark
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    Ingredients

    • 6 cups chopped apricots
    • 1 1.75 oz. package Low Sugar Sure Jell (pink box)
    • 4 ½ cups sugar
    • 2 tablespoons lemon
    • 1 lime zested and juiced
    • ½ teaspoon allspice
    • ¼ teaspoon ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
    • 1 tablespoon butter optional

    Instructions

    • Chop the apricots into small pieces. Measure out exactly 6 cups.
    • Place jars, rings and lids into a pan, cover with water, bring to a boil and boil for three minutes to sterlilize, keep warm.
    • In a heavy stock pot, place the chopped apricots, allspice, turmeric and ginger. Also add the butter, lime zest, lime & lemon juice. Mix everything together well.
    • Measure ¼ cup of sugar and mix it with the contents of the Sure-Jell. Sprinkle it into the apricots, mix well again and set it on the stove on high and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
    • When it comes to a hard boil (a hard boil is one you can't stir down with spoon) add the remaining sugar.
    • Continue stirring constantly and return it to a boil and when it comes back to a hard boil, continue boiling it for exactly one minute. (Set a timer to make sure you get it for a full minute).
    • Remove from the stove & immediately ladle into sterilized jars. Place lids on jars, screw on tightly. Process in a hot bath (boiling water) for 10 minutes to seal the jars.
    • Makes 6 eight oz. jars.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 51mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    Love homemade jams and jellies? I have some wonderful recipes on the blog! Now is the time to pick up delicious fruit at your Farmers Market and when you do, how about making some amazing Blueberry Pizzaz Jam (this one is so easy my 10 year old niece made it!). Ja Makin' Me Crazy Mango Jam is so delicious! Christmas in July Pepper Jam is one of the most popular one the blog!

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