Apricot Freezer Jam
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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Overview
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.
to use apricots, for peeling can you dump in hot water? will the skins come off like they do for peaches?
Did anyone have trouble with this recipe setting up?
Do you weigh the apricots with the pits or after they are removed? Ours turned out runny.
How much chia seeds do you recommend adding to the above recipe?
Here’s a great recipe for Strawberry freezer jam: http://www.blendtec.com/rec…
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