Pork Free Apricot Jam
There is something deeply satisfying about making your own jam from scratch, and this apricot version is the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why you ever bought it from a store. Fresh apricots, honey, and a bright hit of lemon juice come together in a single saucepan, filling your kitchen with a warm, fruity fragrance that is hard to beat. The addition of Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger gives the finished spread a gentle, aromatic depth that feels a little more special than your average jar on the shelf. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, there is zero guesswork about what went into it — no hidden additives, no ambiguous processing aids, just clean, real food. You control the texture too, mashing to a rustic chunkiness or a silky smooth consistency depending on your mood. Spoon it over toast, swirl it into yogurt, or use it as a glaze — this jam is endlessly versatile and genuinely easy to pull off at home.
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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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