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Ingredients
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- 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) fresh apricots – prepared weight
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- ¼ cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1.8 kg (4 lb) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 130°C (270°F) and prepare sterilized jars.
- Wash apricots, cut in half, and remove stones.
- Combine apricots, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan.
- Simmer until apricots are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Blend if smoother texture is desired.
- Stir in the sugar until dissolved and bring to a rolling boil.
- Perform the wrinkle test to check for doneness.
- Ladle into sterilized jars, seal tightly.
Notes
Ensure jars are crack-free and sterilized properly.
Using ripe apricots enhances the flavor significantly.
Stir frequently while boiling to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Preserve
Nutrition
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 0
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0