Apricot Freezer Jam
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Enjoy summer fruit all year round with this quick-and-easy freezer jam. Remember, when you've opened a new jar, start thawing the next jar in the refrigerator - this jam moves fast!
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Total time:
Servings: 100
Calories: 24
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. apricots
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cups water
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 3 oz. liquid pectin
Nutritional Information
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp.
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 0mg
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 6g
- Protein: 0g
Instructions
- Add half of apricots and all of water and sugar to WildSide+ jar. Secure lid and select “Sauces.”
- Let blend stand for 5 minutes. Add other half of apricots to jar. Secure lid and press “Pulse” 4–6 times to crush apricots.
- Add lemon juice and pectin to jar. Secure lid and press “Pulse” 1–2 times. Let jam stand 5 minutes.
- Pour into clean plastic or glass freezer jars and secure lids.
- Store jars in refrigerator for 24 hours or until set.
- Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year.
Note: Yields 6(8 oz.) containers of jam.
Notes
For variety, try other tender fruits, such as peaches, cherries, and berries.
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this looks great – do you think I could substitute xylitol for a healthier sweetener option, without interfering with the gelling quality of the pectin?
I love apricots – and know they are so good for you – does anyone know how this might make up without the sugar – could honey be substituted?? that’s my question??
This is very good jam! Very easy.
This is very good jam
Has anyone ever substituted the apricots with strawberries?
don’t understand the water amount?
I wonder if you could substitute peaches for the apricots. Also would you have to peel the fruit first?
Can I substitute strawberries for the apricots?
Typically you need to peel the peaches. I blanch them in hot water for about 30-40 seconds and then put them in ice water to stop any cooking. This makes it much easier to peel them. I have also used frozen slices peaches.
For Peach freezer jam you will need 2 cups of chopped/crushed peaches and need to increase the sugar to 3 1/2 cups.
Notes if needed:
1 pound peaches (or 10 ounces frozen) = 2-1/4 cups chopped
1 pound peaches (10 ounces frozen) = 2 cups pureed
Not sure from your recipe about how much water to use?
The measurement for the water doesn’t show up correctly for me. It says "⅓ c water" – could someone let me know what the correct amount is? Thanks.
What about modifying it for Strawberry jam?
Made it! Yum! And very easy!
thank you
I’m not sure I understand how much water you add. Could someone clarify that for me? Thanks
Wildberry made with Chia instead of pectin;less sugar and Omega-3’s
Has anyone tried this with nectarines? Don’t think you’d need to peel those.
do you have to peel the apricots?
what is that, & frac13:water
is peeling the peach required because of the "fuzz" or does it affect the taste?
My computer isn’t showing the amount of water in the recipe – could someone please tell me how much is needed?
where do you find liquid pectin?
Can someone tell me how much water to use? The recipe I’m able to read has symbols & jibberish???
Looks good…but instead of using the pectin…I made some jam the other day and used ground chia seeds and it also helps gel the jam and you’re getting the benefit of the extra fibre and omega 3 from the chia…!
Use 1/3 cup of water.
Does anybody know if instead of sugar you could use Blue Agave sweetener? And if so how much Agave?
It’s 1/3 cup.
Was the 1/3 cup of water in response to the Agave Question?
That sounds excellent…I would use a stevia blend for baking instead of the sugar…and psyllium flakes (they are white…sold in organic shops) for the "gel" factor as well!…I’ve used psyllium flakes to "save" too liquid-y strawberry freezer jams with MUCH success!
You can use blue agave but I would only use about half the amount of what sugar is used since it is sweeter than sugar.
The skin becomes tough and very chewy if it isn’t removed.
How much ground chia seeds? Do you soak them to gel first or mix in with ingredients to allow it gel? Very interested! Please share.
Nectarines also need to be peeled. The skins also become tough and chewy as do the peaches.
thanks
ok i will try it
I love the idea of using chia instead of pectin. That’s why I never tried making my own. Can you tell me how much chia to use?
How much ground chia seeds? I would love to try that instead of pectin. Please share. Thanks
A question for Louise regarding the ground chia seeds. The original recipe said 3 oz. of liquid pectin. How do I use the chia powder instead? Can you give me the powder/liquid breakdown to equal the liquid pectin? Really great idea by the way!
can you use the regular Blendtec canister or do you need the wildside?
Can you give the recipe please?
I made this jam exactly according tot he recipe and it did not set. Any suggestions. I love apricot jam and would like it try it again but hate to waste the money.
Where do you get liquid pectin? I’ve always just used "sure jel" powder.
Do you need to peel the apricots? The recipe doesn’t say.
Do you weigh the apricots with the pits inside or after removing them?
how long did it take for the jam to set for you?
Did anyone have trouble with this recipe setting up?
to use apricots, for peeling can you dump in hot water? will the skins come off like they do for peaches?
How much chia seeds do you recommend adding to the above recipe?
Do you weigh the apricots with the pits or after they are removed? Ours turned out runny.
Here’s a great recipe for Strawberry freezer jam: http://www.blendtec.com/rec…
I love using chia seeds as thickener. I make chia seed pudding too. 1 C water 3 T chia seeds, pulsed a couple times and the let them soak 5 minuts. Add cocoa powder. 1/2 t vanilla extract and frozen fruit, Sometimes I run it the through the smoothing cycle twice I like smooth and fluffy!
You sure can. Here’s the recipe on our site: http://www.blendtec.com/rec…
It doesn’t say to peel the apricots but people in the comments mention peeling them. Do I need to peel them?
We made this with a little twist. We added a small sprig of Lavender and it was oh, so good. Yummm!
Can Plums be used instead of apricots?
How much this seeds did you use?
Do you peel the apricots?
Yes!