Description
A delightful, healthier apricot jam with low sugar, perfect for spreading on toast or adding to desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups apricots, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Combine the chopped apricots and lemon juice in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Add the sugar to the mixture, stirring well until fully dissolved.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Continue to cook for a few minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Pour the jam carefully into sterilized jars.
- Let cool before sealing and store in the freezer for longer preservation.
Notes
For a low-calorie alternative, use monk fruit sweetener instead of sugar. Adding chia seeds can boost the fiber content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Preserve
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg