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Recipe of the Week: Super Simple Apricot Jam

September 5, 2012 by Valerie Ott 10 Comments

Historically, we’ve been partial to strawberry jam in this house, mostly because of our yearly forays to the strawberry patch that have practically forced me to make freezer jam. I’m not complaining. That taste reminds me SO much of breakfasts before dawn with my grandmother who ate–and still eats–nothing but toast in the mornings. But the other day, I saw a great deal on apricots so I snatched up a couple of pounds and made this.

Super Simple Apricot Jam

Bring 1 ½ lbs. apricots, 1 ½ c. sugar, 1 T. lemon juice and a pinch of salt to a boil. Simmer 25 mins.

I kid you not, folks. That’s all she wrote. The hardest part is peeling the apricots, but that’s really more time-consuming than hard. This made 2 small jars-worth and keeps nicely in the fridge. But I must admit, it hasn’t lasted too long. Our oldest likes it straight-up on toast, but I like it on top of cream cheese on toast. Yummmmm…

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  1. Niki says

    September 5, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    I am not a huge apricot fan, BUT I love apricot jam for some reason. This might have to get made. I used it in a jalapeno popper grilled cheese sandwich and it was delicious.

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  2. stephanie says

    September 5, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    Sounds easy to make…thanks for sharing…

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  3. Anonymous says

    September 5, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    if you slightly boiled the apricots (like a tomato), would
    it be easier to peel ???

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  4. Val @ Home Made Modern says

    September 7, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    Niki I'm the same way! Love the jam and I like them dried too, but not fresh. Something about their texture. Would love that sandwich recipe…sounds delish!

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  5. Val @ Home Made Modern says

    September 7, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    Yeah maybe! I'll have to try that next time…thx for your suggestion!!

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  6. Aubrey says

    September 8, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    Yum!!! I can't wait to make this. I love Jam, especially homemade but I've never done it myself. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Katie says

    September 9, 2012 at 3:34 am

    I've been making a lot of jam lately (my favorite so far has been apple-pear) but I've never tried apricot. I should.

    I'm hosting a fall and autumn themed blog hop on my blog and would love to have you join!

    http://redcrowgreencrow.wordpress.com/2012/09/09/fall-into-the-holidays-1/

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  8. Katie Drane says

    September 9, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    I'm so glad that I'm following you! What a simple recipe. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Katie
    http://www.funhomethings.com

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  9. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

    September 17, 2012 at 11:54 am

    I love apricots and this sounds great! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!

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  10. Mariel says

    September 23, 2012 at 1:55 am

    Super simple AND apricot?? This is my kind of recipe! I would love to have you come share some of you great ideas over at the link party on 'Or so she says…', happening right now. Hope to see you there! http://www.oneshetwoshe.com

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