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Some days ago, a family member dropped by and brought a giant basket filled with homegrown Apricots. I love them! I like eat them natural, but I also love a good Apricot Jam to go with some toast in the morning, or with some homemade croissants.
I was overwhelmed at the amount – I could never eat those many before they went bad! That’s when my mom gave me the brilliant idea of making some Jam.
Here’s the deal: I searched online how to and all of them were filled with sugar even though it says “low sugar”. I want to avoid refined sugar at all costs.
The downside to this recipe is the fact it won’t keep for long. I know, I know, but that’s the price you have to pay for conservative and preservative free foods.
Let’s get to it, shall we?

You’ll need:
- 500 grams of seeded apricots;
- 1 Tablespoon of Maple Syrup;
- ( I used this Maple Syrup , my favorite!)
- 100 ml water.
Steps:
- Wash your Apricots thoroughly, preferably very ripe ones as they are sweeter.
- Cut them in half and remove the seeds. I did not remove the skin but you can do so.
- Cut the halves in 2 and place them in a saucepan or regular pan.
- Add in the water.
- Start by cooking them on low. This will take anywhere from 20 minutes to 45, as each stove is different. The apricots will release water as well.
- Stir each 5 minutes, to prevent the fruit from sticking to the bottom.
- When the mixture reaches a point when it looks a bit like puree with chunks, had the Maple Syrup, stir and let simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Remove from the stove and let cool.
- Next, place everything on a food processor to liquefy any chunks that may be left, or leave it as is if you like your jam chunky.
- Pour the jam in a glass jar that has a tight fitting lid and store in the fridge – it’ll keep for around 2 weeks!
I like this Jam because it’s so good – tangy and sweet, healthy, and thick. After a few hours the jam will be a little harder, so don’t worry if it seems too watery. Enjoy!

Great post 🙂
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