Description
Delight your taste buds with this homemade Apricot Almond Jam that perfectly balances the sweetness of ripe apricots with a hint of almond flavor. Ideal for spreading on toast, pastries, or even as a glaze for meats, this vegan jam is a versatile and delicious addition to your pantry.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Apricot Jam:
- 4 cups fresh apricots, pitted and chopped
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup water
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon powdered fruit pectin (optional for thicker consistency)
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds (lightly toasted)
Instructions
- Cook Apricot Mixture: In a large saucepan, combine apricots, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Simmer until thick.
- Add Almond Flavor: Stir in almond extract and toasted almonds.
- Cool and Preserve: Let the jam cool, then transfer to jars for refrigeration or processing.
Notes
- For a smoother jam, blend apricots before cooking.
- Adjust sugar based on fruit ripeness.
- Pectin is optional, especially with naturally high pectin fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
