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Small turquoise-rimmed ceramic bowl fill with chunky apricot preserves and a small golden spoon.
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5 from 1 vote

Apricot Preserves Recipe

Full of luscious chunks of sweet summer apricots, this two-ingredient recipe is easy, utterly delicious, and serves up beautifully on so much more than toast.
*Makes about 4 cups
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American
Keyword: summer fruit recipes, sweet condiments
Servings: 20
Calories: 77kcal
Author: Valentina K. Wein

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3½ pounds fresh apricots
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
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Instructions

  • Gently wash the apricots, slice them in half and remove the pits.
  • Add the water and sugar to a large, heavy-bottomed pot (do not use an aluminum or un-coated cast iron pot).
  • Heat just until the sugar has dissolved and then add half of the cut apricots and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so. Add the remaining half of the cut apricots and simmer until soft, about another 30 to 45 minutes, again, stirring from time to time.

Notes

Nutritional information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an estimate.
If you find yourself with tons of apricots, make as much as you can at once! Here is a guide to Sterilizing Jars for Preserves.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1529IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg