Easy Apricot Ginger Jam (15 Minutes!)
 
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A delicious summer fresh jam (compote) that comes together effortlessly in 15 minutes!
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Serves: approx 16 oz// 450 g
Ingredients
  • ❀ 1 pound/ 450 g (minimum) pitted and chopped fresh apricot (approx 10-12 fresh apricots) no need to remove the skin, it disintegrates as it cooks
  • ❀ 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ❀ ½ tsp lemon zest
  • ❀ ⅓ cup/ 80 mL maple syrup, substitute honey
  • ❀ optional: ½ tsp -- 3 tsp fresh ginger (peeled and grated) - quantity depends on how zingy you like it -- ½ tsp to 1 tsp will give you a touch of fresh ginger flavour without too much heat, this is especially nice for breakfast items (yogurt/muffins/pancakes/toast etc) if you like a spicier jam to cook with (goes well for example with sautéed/grilled shrimp, on appetizer crackers, etc) add more ginger to taste, up to you! If ginger is not your thing, just skip it (see post for other spicing ideas)
Instructions
  1. Simply place the chopped apricot, lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup and ginger in a pot on the stove -- heat to low medium until it starts to simmer and cook for about 10-12 minutes until the apricots are well broken down into smaller chunks, stirring occasionally - keep going for another 2 minutes if you prefer a smoother jam. Cook time will vary depending on the ripeness of your fruit (if very ripe/juicy, you can expect a shorter cook time).
  2. Once desired texture is achieved, remove from heat and allow the jam to cool in the pot.
  3. Once mostly cooled, transfer pot to fridge with lid on until completely cooled (this will also allow the jam to thicken up somewhat) and then transfer into clean storage jar/s (mason jars work well). I usually run my mason jars through the dishwasher prior.
  4. This recipe will make approximately 2 x 8 oz cups of jam
  5. Store your apricot jam in clean and well sealed jar/s in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for 3 months (or longer).
Recipe by Inspired Edibles at https://www.inspirededibles.ca/2024/07/easy-apricot-ginger-jam-15-minutes.html