Mediterranean Diet Friendly Apricot Jam
Stone-fruit preserves don't get much more satisfying than this, and the combination of ripe apricots, honey, lemon juice, and warm spice makes every spoonful feel genuinely special. Rather than leaning on refined sugar, this recipe uses honey as the sweetener, which fits naturally into a way of eating that prioritizes wholesome, minimally processed ingredients. The Ceylon cinnamon and ginger add a gentle, aromatic depth that takes the jam well beyond basic — it tastes like something you'd find at a small-batch market stall. Fresh lemon juice brightens the whole thing and helps the jam set without any commercial pectin. The process is straightforward: cook the fruit down, mash it to your preferred texture, and let it thicken until it just holds a trail on the surface. Spread it over whole-grain toast, swirl it into yogurt, or pair it with a soft cheese for a simple appetizer that feels effortlessly Mediterranean. Once you've made a jar of this at home, the store-bought versions are going to seem like a real step down.
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16 servings
- 2 lb fresh apricots, pitted and roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup honey
- 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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