Apricot Jam

Ingredients

• For each kilogram of apricots, you need
• 750 g regular sugar
• Juice of a lemon
• 1 tablespoon butter
• For more homemade jam recipes, check out this apricot jam: How to Make Fresh Fig Jam

Method

1. Wash the apricots, drain them and remove the pits
2. Put the apricots in a pot, cover them with sugar and let them soak until the next day
3. After the time has passed, put the pot on the heat and remove all the foam that appears on the surface after boiling
4. Stir well, and after removing all the foam add the (lemon) acid and let the jam boil for one hour and a quarter
5. Add the butter, stir and remove the pot from the heat
6. When the jam cools, transfer it into Pyrex trays and sun them for three consecutive days, turning occasionally until they dry well
7. Store the apricot jam in jars or airtight glass containers