Apricot jellies are an irresistible and delightful treat that can be enjoyed as a sweet snack or served as part of a festive dessert. Made with fresh apricots, these translucent and luscious jellies are a wonderful way to appreciate the unique flavor and aroma of this summer fruit. Whether you prefer a classic apricot jelly recipe with its straightforward and time-honored approach, or a modern twist that incorporates exciting ingredients and techniques, there's a perfect recipe out there waiting to be discovered.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
APRICOT JAM
I love to save money, especially with my big family. So making my own jams and jellies is a favorite hobby of mine to share with my kids. This jam is not only fun to make, but it is also very delicious. There's nothing like your own fresh jam on toasted Italian bread.
Provided by Megan
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Jams and Jellies Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 50
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix apricots and lemon juice in a large pot; add sugar. Slowly bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook and stir until apricot mixture thickens, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat and skim foam if necessary.
- Meanwhile, prepare jars, lids, and rings by cleaning and sterilizing in dishwasher or boiling water bath. Leave lids in simmering water until ready to seal jars.
- Ladle hot jam into hot sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of space on top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
- Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.
- Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 0.3 mg, Sugar 26.3 g
HOMEMADE APRICOT JAM
Traditional and delicious homemade jam.
Provided by DelightfulDines
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Jams and Jellies Recipes
Time P1DT20m
Yield 56
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir apricots, lemon juice, and sugar together in a large pot over medium heat; add butter to reduce foaming. Bring apricot mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Quickly stir in pectin; return to a full boil until pectin is dissolved, 1 minute. Remove from heat and skim off any foam with a metal spoon.
- Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack apricot jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
- Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 5 minutes.
- Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, for at least 24 hours. Press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). It may take up to 2 weeks for jam to set. Store in a cool, dark area.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 0.5 mg, Sugar 22.4 g
APRICOT AMARETTO JAM
This thick, chunky apricot jam was my grandma's recipe; it's lovely to make something for my family and friends that she made for hers! -Linda Wegner, Robinson, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 8 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine apricots and lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar and pectin; stir into apricot mixture. If desired, add butter. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in remaining sugar. Return to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute., Remove from heat; stir in amaretto. Cool jam in Dutch oven for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ladle hot mixture into eight hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Nutrition Facts :
APRICOT JELLY
Make and share this Apricot Jelly recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dienia B.
Categories Jellies
Time P3DT1h
Yield 3 pints
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine apricots and water.
- Over medium heat bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer gently for 5 minutes
- Take pan off heat; skim and let set 30 minutes.
- Sieve the apricots and strain juice from pulp (use pulp in apricot jam).
- Line sieve with 4 layers of clean damp cheese cloth.
- Strain; cover the juice and refrigerate overnight.
- Ladle the juice from container, being careful not to disturb the sediment from bottom using 3 cups of juice.
- To make the jelly, combine juices when they are warm add sugar.
- Stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved, bring to a rolling boil.
- Pour pectin in, bring to a rolling boil again, stirring constantly (apricot LOVES to burn) for 1 minute.
- Remove pan from heat; skim off foam.
- Ladle into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
- Water bath for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1693, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 5.4, Carbohydrate 434, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 425.7, Protein 4
APRICOT JELLIES
Provided by Barbara Kafka
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 280 3/4-inch squares
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place apricots and water in a 2 1/2-quart souffle dish with a tight lid. Cook, covered, at 100 percent power in a high-power microwave oven for 12 minutes, stirring once.
- Remove from oven. Transfer apricots and liquid to a food processor. Process until smooth, stopping once to scrape sides of bowl. Add 3 cups of the sugar in two batches; process until smooth after each addition, stopping to scrape sides and stir sugar down into the puree.
- Scrape mixture back into souffle dish. Cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring well three times.
- Remove from oven. Oil a 10 1/2-by-15 1/2-inch jellyroll pan. Scrape mixture into pan and smooth with a spatula. Refrigerate until firm enough to cut, 3 hours or overnight.
- Place remaining sugar in a small bowl. Rinse a knife with hot water. Cut candy into 3/4-inch squares, rinsing the knife from time to time as you lift squares from pan. Coat each square on all sides in the sugar. As they are coated, place on a cake rack. Let stand overnight, until dry.
APRICOT JELLY {OR JELLO}
Make and share this Apricot Jelly {or Jello} recipe from Food.com.
Provided by katew
Categories Gelatin
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place water in small bowl.
- Sprinkle over gelatine, stir to combine.
- Set aside 5 minutes till absorbed.
- Place nectar and sugar in saucepan.
- Stir over medium heat till sugar dissolves.
- Add gelatine mixture, stir till dissolved.
- Pour into greased 6 cup mould.
- Refrigerate till set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.3, Fat 0.2, Sodium 14.5, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 39.7, Protein 4.4
APRICOT AND CRANBERRY JELLY
Provided by Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 25m
Yield approximately 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Boil the water and sugar together for 5 minutes. Add the cranberries and apricots. Simmer until the cranberry skins burst, about 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the orange zest and cool.
- Note: A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
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.
VANILLA JELLIES WITH APRICOT & RASPBERRY COMPOTE
This panna cotta-style dessert reminds Mary Cadogan of the milk lollies she enjoyed as a girl
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dessert, Dinner
Time 3h30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Soak the gelatine for 10 mins in enough cold water to cover the leaves. Bring the milk and 50g sugar slowly to the boil, gently stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract or rosewater. Remove gelatine from soaking water, squeeze out water, then stir into the milk until it has dissolved. Pour the jellies into 4 x 150ml moulds, cups or ramekins. Cool, then chill until set, about 3 hrs.
- Halve and stone the apricots, then cut each half into 4. Put in a pan with the apple juice and 2 tbsp sugar, then bring to a simmer. Gently cook for about 5 mins until the apricots are tender, but not pulpy. Remove from the heat, stir in the raspberries, then leave to cool.
- Turn the jellies out onto 4 plates, then spoon compote around the edge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 40 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.23 milligram of sodium
SURE.JELL FRESH APRICOT JAM
Use fresh fruit to prepare this delicious SURE.JELL Apricot Jam. Combine fruit, sugar, lemon juice and fruit pectin for your own homemade apricot jam.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 4h5m
Yield About 9 (1-cup) jars or 136 servings, 1 Tbsp. each
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
- Finely chop unpeeled apricots. Measure exactly 5 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Stir in lemon juice.
- Stir pectin into prepared fruit in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Bring to full rolling boil and boil 1 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 45, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 11 g, Protein 0 g
SURE.JELL® APRICOT JAM
Dried apricots, 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 5h
Yield Makes about 9 (1-cup) jars or 144 servings, 1 Tbsp. each.
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
- Add the 5 cups water to apricots in large bowl. Cover and let stand at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain, reserving liquid. Finely chop or grind apricots; add to reserved liquid. Measure exactly 5 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot.
- 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 full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 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 35, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 0 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful apricots: The quality of your apricots will greatly impact the taste of your jellies. Look for apricots that are plump, deeply colored, and have a sweet aroma.
- Prepare your apricots properly: Wash and pit the apricots before cooking. If you prefer a smoother jelly, you can also peel the apricots.
- Use a combination of sugar and pectin: Pectin is a natural thickener that helps jellies set. You can use commercial pectin or extract it from the apricots themselves. If you are using commercial pectin, follow the package directions.
- Cook the jellies to the right consistency: The jellies should reach a temperature of 220°F (105°C) before they are removed from the heat. Use a candy thermometer to ensure that the jellies have reached the correct temperature.
- Store the jellies properly: Once the jellies have cooled, pour them into sterilized jars and seal them tightly. Store the jellies in a cool, dark place for up to a year.
Conclusion:
Apricot jellies are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on their own or used as an ingredient in other recipes. With a little care and attention, you can easily make your own apricot jellies at home. Experiment with different recipes and techniques to find the ones that you like best.
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