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Easy Spiced Apricot Jam with Vanilla Bean

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A quick and easy homemade apricot jam infused with vanilla bean and warming spices, perfect for breakfast or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds fresh apricots, pitted and chopped (about 900 grams)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (30 ml)
  • 1 whole vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped (or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup water (60 ml)

Instructions

  1. Wash, pit, and chop about 2 pounds of fresh apricots into roughly 1/2-inch pieces.
  2. Place the chopped apricots and 1/4 cup water into a large heavy-bottomed saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally until the fruit starts to soften and release juice, about 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Continue cooking, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
  4. Scrape the seeds from the split vanilla bean pod into the pot, then add the pod itself. Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.
  5. Reduce heat to low-medium and let the mixture simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, stirring every few minutes to avoid burning. The jam should thicken and coat the back of a spoon. Test the set by placing a small spoonful on a chilled plate; if it wrinkles when pushed, it’s ready.
  6. Remove the vanilla pod and discard. Let the jam cool for 5-10 minutes.
  7. Pour the warm jam into sterilized glass jars, seal tightly, and let cool completely at room temperature. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best gel formation and flavor. Stir frequently during simmering to prevent burning. Test jam set with chilled plate method. Sterilize jars before filling for longer shelf life. For smoother jam, lightly mash fruit before cooking. Frozen apricots can be used if thawed and drained. Vanilla bean seeds provide richer flavor than extract.

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Keywords: apricot jam, homemade jam, spiced jam, vanilla bean jam, easy preserves, breakfast jam, gift jam

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