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A bundle of apricots fresh from the orchard.
simmering away on the stove.
Today I made a simple apricot jam with fresh apricots from my grandparents garden. It was incredibly easy and making jam is always such a satisfying experience. There was a bit of a mess when it came to pureeing the mixture, but feel free to leave the apricots whole and just smash them a bit with the back of the spoon.
Ingredients
- 2lb. fresh apricots
- 1c. granulated sugar
- A heavy bottomed pot
Pull the apricots in half with your fingers and remove the pits, then simply throw in the pot. Add the sugar and cook on medium heat until apricots are soft, about 10-15 minutes. Once your apricots are the right consistancy carefully pour the mixture into a blender and puree until mostly smooth. Pack in jars and enjoy!