Apricot jam is a delicious and versatile fruit spread that can be enjoyed on toast, scones, or even ice cream. However, traditional recipes for apricot jam often call for a lot of sugar, which can be a problem for people who are trying to reduce their sugar intake. Luckily, there are many recipes for sugar-free or low-sugar apricot jam that are just as delicious as the traditional versions. These recipes typically use natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or stevia, and they can be just as easy to make as traditional apricot jam. So, if you are looking for a delicious and healthy way to enjoy apricot jam, be sure to check out one of the recipes below.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SURE.JELL FOR LESS OR NO SUGAR NEEDED RECIPES - BLUEBERRY JAM RECIPE
Try this tasty SURE.JELL for Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes - Blueberry Jam Recipe. This delicious blueberry jam recipe fits into a healthy eating plan.
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 4
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.
- Stem blueberries. Place blueberries in blender or food processor container; cover. Pulse on and off to evenly chop. (Do not purée.) Measure exactly 6-1/2 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot.
- Combine 1/4 cup sugar and pectin. Add to prepared fruit in saucepot; mix well. 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 remaining 4-1/4 cups sugar. Return to full rolling boil; cook 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 middle of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.) Let prepared jars stand at room temperature 24 hours. Store unopened jams and jellies in cool, dry, dark place up to 1 year. Refrigerate opened jams and jellies up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
SURE.JELL FOR LESS OR NO SUGAR NEEDED RECIPES - APRICOT-PINEAPPLE JAM
Make this SURE.JELL for Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes - Apricot-Pineapple Jam to capture the natural sweetness of two favorite fruits.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 3h
Yield Makes about 7 (1-cup) jars or 112 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 well before filling.
- Pit unpeeled apricots; finely chop or grind fruit. Measure exactly 4 cups prepared apricots into 6- or 8-qt. stockpot. Peel and core pineapples; finely chop or grind fruit. Measure exactly 2 cups prepared pineapple into stockpot with apricots; stir until well blended. Add fruit protector; mix well.
- Mix 1/4 cup of the sugar and the pectin in small bowl. Add to fruit mixture in stockpot; mix well. 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 remaining 3-3/4 cups 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 lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.) Jam sets slowly and may take up to 1 week to set completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 5 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
SURE.JELL® FOR LESS OR NO SUGAR NEEDED RECIPES - APRICOT FREEZER JAM
Looking for an apricot jam with less than the usual amount of sugar? Ta-da! Try this SURE.JELL for Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes - Apricot Freezer Jam.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time P1DT30m
Yield Makes about 7 (1-cup) containers or 112 servings, 1 Tbsp. each.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rinse clean plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly.
- Pit and finely chop unpeeled apricots. Measure exactly 4 cups chopped apricots into large bowl. Stir in lemon juice.
- Mix sugar and pectin in large saucepan. Stir in water. Bring to boil on medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 min. Remove from heat. Add apricots; stir 1 min. or until well blended.
- Fill all containers immediately to within 1/2 inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours. Jam is now ready to use. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze extra containers up to 1 year. Thaw in refrigerator before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 5 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
SURE.JELL FOR LESS OR NO SUGAR NEEDED RECIPES - EASY APRICOT JAM
Make this easy apricot jam when life hands you apricots. SURE.JELL for Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes - Easy Apricot Jam is sure to please.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 3h
Yield Makes about 7 (1-cup) jars or 112 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.
- Pit and finely chop unpeeled apricots. Measure exactly 6 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. stockpot. Stir in lemon juice.
- Mix 1/4 cup of the sugar (from the measured amount in the bowl) and pectin in small bowl. Add to fruit in stockpot. 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 remaining 4-1/4 cups 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.) Jam sets slowly and may take up to 2 weeks to set completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
SURE.JELL® FOR LESS OR NO SUGAR NEEDED RECIPES - STRAWBERRY JAM
When life hands you strawberries, make this HEALTHY LIVING jam. You'll need a lot of them though-and be sure they're at their ripest and sweetest!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield Makes about 8 (1-cup) jars or 128 servings, 1 Tbsp. each.
Number Of Ingredients 4
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 well before filling.
- Stem and crush strawberries thoroughly, one layer at a time. Measure exactly 6 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-quart saucepot.
- Mix 1/4 cup of the sugar (from the measured amount in bowl) and pectin in small bowl. Add to fruit in saucepot; mix well. 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 remaining 3-3/4 cups sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, 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 2-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 minutes. Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lid with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
SURE.JELL® FOR LESS OR NO SUGAR NEEDED RECIPES - VERY BERRY JAM
A combination of blueberries and raspberries make this jam live up to its very-berry title. Bonus: It's a Healthy Living recipe!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield Makes about 8 (1-cup) jars or 128 servings, 1 Tbsp. each.
Number Of Ingredients 4
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 well before filling.
- Stem and crush strawberries thoroughly, one layer at a time. Measure exactly 3 cups prepared strawberries into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Crush raspberries thoroughly, one layer at a time. Measure exactly 1-1/2 cups prepared raspberries into saucepot with strawberries. Crush blueberries thoroughly, one layer at a time. Measure exactly 1-1/2 cups prepared blueberries into fruit mixture in saucepot.
- Mix 1/4 cup of the sugar and the pectin in small bowl. Add to fruit mixture in saucepot; mix well. 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 remaining 4-1/4 cups 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 towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lid with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 5 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful apricots: The quality of your apricots will greatly impact the taste of your jam. Look for ripe, unblemished apricots that are deep orange in color.
- Use a combination of Sure-Jell and Pomona's Pectin: This will help you achieve a perfect set without having to add a lot of sugar. Be sure to follow the package directions carefully.
- Cook the jam until it reaches a thick, spreadable consistency: This will typically take about 20-30 minutes. You can test the consistency by spooning a small amount of jam onto a cold plate. If it wrinkles when you push your finger through it, it is ready.
- Process the jam in a hot water bath: This will help to seal the jars and prevent spoilage. Be sure to follow the directions carefully to ensure that the jars are properly sealed.
Conclusion:
Making apricot jam with less or no sugar is a great way to enjoy this delicious fruit without all the added sweetness. By following these tips, you can easily create a batch of jam that is both healthy and delicious. So next time you have a glut of apricots, be sure to try making some homemade jam. You won't be disappointed!
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