Name: Master the Easiest 8-Minute Apricot Jam: Delicious Small Batch
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups ripe apricots, pitted and chopped (about 10-12 apricots); 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh is best!); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, but heavenly)

Description

Make tasty small batch apricot jam in just 8 mins! Quick recipe for sweet homemade delights. Perfect for spreading or gifting.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups ripe apricots, pitted and chopped (about 10–12 apricots)

1 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh is best!)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, but heavenly)

Instructions

Wash your apricots thoroughly. Cut them in half, remove the pits, and chop them into small pieces.

In a medium saucepan, combine your chopped apricots, sugar, lemon juice, and salt. Stir gently to combine.

Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture comes to a gentle boil, about 5 minutes.

Using a potato masher or the back of a fork, mash the apricot mixture gently to your desired consistency.

If using, stir in the vanilla extract. Let the mixture boil vigorously for another minute.

Remove the pan from heat and let it sit for about 10 minutes to thicken.

Pour your jam into clean, sterilized jars and let them cool completely before sealing.

Notes

This apricot jam recipe is quick and easy, taking just 8 minutes to create a delicious small batch using fresh apricots, sugar, and simple ingredients.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 cups
Calories: 50
Sugar: 10g
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 0.1g

Keywords: apricot jam, easy jam recipe, small batch jam, homemade jam, fruit preserves