APRICOT JAM
Making jam is one of the best ways to harness the flavor of apricots during their short season, to enjoy during the colder months. In this recipe, we give the fruit's natural pectin a jump-start by macerating the apricots with sugar and lemon before cooking; the acid in the lemons activates the apricot's pectin, reducing the cooking time and preserving more flavor and color. We also added a touch of vanilla to coax out the mellow notes of the fruit and balance the mixture's tartness. Apricot jam tastes great with scones or slathered on rustic bread--or swirled into vanilla ice cream. It's also the classic choice for melting and brushing over pastries and fruit tarts.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories condiment
Time 50m
Yield 3 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Toss the apricots, sugar, lemon zest and juice and vanilla in a large saucepan to combine, then mash slightly to release some of the apricot juice. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the apricots to macerate and the sugar to dissolve. Meanwhile, place a small plate in the freezer to chill; this will be used to test the doneness of the jam.
- Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. (See Cook's Note for suggested add-in.) Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium, stirring frequently. Continue to cook until the jam becomes thick and syrupy, about 35 minutes. To test doneness, place a small amount of the jam onto the chilled plate and freeze for 2 minutes. Drag your finger or a spoon through the jam. If it holds its shape and thickness, the jam is done; remove from the heat. If it's runny, continue to cook and test again in 5-minute increments. Once the jam has reached the right consistency, transfer to jars and cool completely before storing, tightly covered. The jam will keep in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
STONE FRUIT JAM
When it comes to summertime stone fruit, pies are often the first thing to come to mind, but jam made with peaches, plums and apricots is just as delicious and lasts much longer. Naturally rich in pectin and high in acidity, these fruits make for jam with rich textures and the best balance of sweet and tart. When choosing your fruit, look for pieces that are just ripe rather than overly ripe, as stone fruit tends to lose pectin and acidity the older it gets.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories breakfast, brunch, jams, jellies and preserves
Time 1h15m
Yield About 4 cups (4 8-ounce jars)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Toss fruit and sugar together in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Let sit for at least 15 minutes or up to overnight, tossing periodically to coat and to dissolve the sugar. (This will help coax the juices out of the fruit.)
- Place a small plate in the refrigerator to chill. (You'll use this later.)
- Bring the fruit to a strong simmer over medium heat until the skins burst and the juices start to boil, 10 to 15 minutes. If using a vanilla bean as an add-in, put it in the pot now.
- Increase the heat to medium-high. Cook the jam, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon or spatula at first and more frequently as juices thicken until most of the liquid has evaporated and the fruit has begun to break down, about 25 to 35 minutes. How much it breaks down will depend on the type of fruit and how ripe it is. (For example, peaches are likely to retain their shape, while plums and apricots will break down almost entirely.)
- As the jam cooks, the liquid reduces, the sugars thicken and the natural pectins activate. You'll notice the liquid go from a rapid, rolling boil with smaller bubbles to a slow, thick, tarlike boil with larger bubbles. This is the stage at which it's most important to stir constantly along the bottom of the pot to prevent scorching and sticking. (Sugar is heavier than water and will concentrate there, increasing the chance that the fruit will burn.) It's also the stage at which splattering may occur, so take care in stirring.
- When the jam reaches a slow, thick boil, add lemon juice and any of the add-ins (see note). Continue to cook, stirring constantly until the jam has returned to its previously thickened state, about another 5 minutes. To test the consistency, spoon a bit of jam onto the chilled plate, return it to the refrigerator and chill for 2 minutes. Drag your finger through it: It should hold its shape on either side without appearing watery or runny. If it's not there yet, cook it a few minutes more.
- Remove from heat, and pick out vanilla bean, if you added it earlier. Divide between jars, leaving 1/4 inch of space at the top of the jar, and seal immediately. Can the jams (see our How to Make Jam guide for more instruction), or store in the refrigerator, using them up within a couple of weeks.
PEAR APRICOT JAM
Make and share this Pear Apricot Jam recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dienia B.
Categories Pears
Time 2h
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel, core and chop pears.
- Juice and zest lemons.
- Place pears in pan; cover with water, juice and zest.
- Chop apricots; add to the water.
- Bring pan to a boil.
- Simmer until pears are just soft, about 10 minutes.
- Add the sugar and stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
- Increase the heat and boil rapidly for about 20-30 minutes or until setting point is reached.
- Skim off any scum on top; pour into clean jars and seal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1178.5, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 16.1, Carbohydrate 309.4, Fiber 19, Sugar 276.7, Protein 4.7
WINTER PEAR AND APRICOT JAM
Preserving Made Easy - Small Batches and Simple Techniques Makes 6 cups - note that this jam is slow to set.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Low Protein
Time 40m
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Soak apricots in water for 4 hours or overnight.
- Pour apricots and liquid into saucepan. Add pears, lemon juice and pectin.
- Bring to a full boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
- Add sugar, return to a full boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- ladle into jars and process in hot water bath for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 14.7, Carbohydrate 169.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 160.8, Protein 0.6
MCP® APRICOT-PINEAPPLE JAM
Fresh apricots, canned pineapple, lemon juice, sugar and fruit pectin are cooked briefly then processed in a canner for scrumptious homemade jam.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 3h
Yield About 9 (1-cup) jars or 144 servings, 1 Tbsp. each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
- Chop finely or grind unpeeled and pitted apricots. Measure exactly 3 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Add crushed pineapple and lemon juice.
- Stir pectin into prepared fruit in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Return to a full rolling boil and boil exactly 4 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
- Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 12 g, Protein 0 g
FREEZER APRICOT JAM
Make and share this Freezer Apricot Jam recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Fruit
Time P1DT45m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix apricots, lemon juice and rind.
- Add sugar, stir 5 minutes until sugar dissolves.
- Let stand 20 minutes.
- Stir in pectin.
- Ladle into cartons or jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of top.
- Cover with cloth and let stand until set, 24 hours or overnight. Cover and freeze. To serve, thaw and store in refrigerator.
- (Freeze for 1 month before thawing to use).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4111.1, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 15.1, Carbohydrate 1055.9, Fiber 10, Sugar 1044.1, Protein 7
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