Freezer Apricot Jam
Capture the vibrant flavor of summer with this quick and easy Freezer Apricot Jam! Made with just five simple ingredients—including fresh, juicy apricots, tangy lemon juice, and powdered pectin—this no-cook jam recipe eliminates the fuss of traditional canning. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for beginners and seasoned jam-makers alike. The result is a perfectly sweet and slightly tart jam with a delightful, chunky texture that’s freezer-friendly for up to a year. Spread it on warm toast, drizzle over muffins, or spoon it onto desserts for a pop of bright, fruity flavor. With no cooking required and incredible freshness preserved, this homemade apricot jam is the ultimate way to savor the season year-round!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (mashed) Fresh apricots
- 3.5 cups Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 box (1.75 oz) Powdered pectin
- 0.75 cup Cold water
Instructions
Wash the apricots thoroughly and remove the pits. Chop roughly, then mash them using a fork or potato masher until you achieve a slightly chunky texture. Measure out 4 cups of mashed apricots and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the sugar and lemon juice to the bowl of mashed apricots. Stir well to ensure the sugar starts to dissolve into the fruit mixture. Let it sit for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a small saucepan, combine the powdered pectin and cold water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, and let it boil for 1 minute.
Remove the pectin mixture from heat and immediately pour it into the apricot and sugar mixture. Stir vigorously for 3 minutes, ensuring that everything is evenly combined and that the sugar has mostly dissolved.
Ladle the jam into clean, freezer-safe containers, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top to allow for expansion as the jam freezes. Wipe the rims of the containers clean and seal them tightly with lids.
Let the filled containers sit at room temperature for 24 hours to allow the jam to set. After that, store them in the freezer for up to 1 year or in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Enjoy the jam on toast, muffins, or as a topping for desserts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3297 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.5 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 22 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 811.9 g | 295% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.9 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 773.0 g | ||
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 2117 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
