AIP Friendly Apricot Jam
Sweet, golden, and warmly spiced, this apricot jam is the kind of homemade staple that makes everything from breakfast to snack time feel a little more special. Store-bought jams are almost always off the table when you're following a strict elimination protocol — they're loaded with refined sugars, pectin, and additives that have no place in an AIP kitchen. This version keeps things beautifully simple: just fresh apricots, honey, lemon juice, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger to round out the flavor. The fruit does most of the work on its own, slowly breaking down over medium heat until it thickens into a glossy, jammy spread without any gelling agents or shortcuts. You get to control the texture too — leave it a little rustic and chunky, or mash it smooth depending on your mood. It makes 16 servings, so one batch goes a long way spread over compliant wraps, stirred into sauces, or simply spooned alongside roasted meat. Once you've made it yourself, it's hard to go back to anything from a jar.
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16 servings
- 2 lb fresh apricots, pitted and roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chopped apricots, honey, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Stir to coat the fruit, then let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until the apricots begin to release their juices.
- 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the apricots soften and begin to break down, about 8–10 minutes.
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