No Cook Apricot Jam

No Cook Apricot Jam

Something about making my own homemade jam is so gratifying. I can’t really figure out why, but jam & bread are the two things I love to make from scratch. My family sure enjoys that & it seems I can’t make it quick enough. This apricot jam recipe fills 2 – 16 ounce jars & it seems to be gone almost as fast as I make it. Between adding it to toast or yogurt for breakfast & then again in a sandwich for lunch, as a glaze on pork chops & even on top of ice cream for dessert – I think they find everything they can to use it on. It’s no wonder it goes so quickly.

No Cook Apricot Jam

It’s definitely a great way to enjoy all those apricots available this time of year.

What would you use it on?

No Cook Apricot Jam

Ingredients

  • 10-12 apricots pitted & diced do not peel
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp real fruit instant pectin

Instructions

  • Prepare apricots & place in a medium bowl
  • Using a potato masher or pastry cutter work the apricots until you have a thick mush (don't use a blender)
  • Stir in sugar & lemon juice & allow to sit for approx 10 minutes
  • Add in pectin & stir briskly for 3 minutes
  • Transfer to clean freezer jars & let stand for 30 minutes before enjoying

-Guest post from Gina from Kleinworth & Co for MrsHappyHomemaker.com – thanks Gina!