Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Apricot Jam

One of my adorable neighbors brought me a box of overly ripe apricots and told me his favorite jam was apricot. I got the hint. I got out my grandma's ugly but oh so wonderful aluminum pan.

I chopped up the apricots, added the pectin, stirred and stirred, in went the sugar, (lots and lots of sugar), stirred some more and then...


Apricot jam! I love making jam. It's one of my favorite things to do. I use the recipe in the pectin box and I'm never disappointed. I've made all kinds but I think my favorite is blackberry. The store bought kind does not compare. You should try it.
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10 comments:

  1. Lewaina@cliffsideranchJuly 21, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    I love apricot jam. Have you ever made it with pineapple? Our apricots aren't ripe yet, but I'm getting hungry for some.

    Our wedding was the 24th of aug. but it has been called off......or....postponed or something......? Hummmmm. And as strange as it may seem, I don't even really know why.....I'm just trying to say Que Sera, Sera. (easier said than done tho) ♥

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  2. cindy-stitches-n-stuff.blogspot.comJuly 22, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    Apricot jam is my most favorite. I haven't canned it for a couple of years though. I love your mothers old pan. Thank you for coming to my blog. I'm glad you found me. Please do come again.


    cindy geilmann
    stitches-n-stuff

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  3. LorileeJuly 22, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    Hi Sue,
    I love apricots, but I don't think I've ever had apricot jam. I'v made Wild Mustang grape jelly, plum preserves and fig preserves. I don't know of anyone growing apricots in this area!
    Blessings,
    Lorilee

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  4. TinaJuly 22, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    It really is wonderful! Growing up, I just loved warm homemade bread with butter and homemade jam... Great memories! Thanks Mom!

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  5. cherryJuly 22, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    I want so bad to do this at home...I hve never canned...my Mom always has. THat looks so yummy. cherry

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  6. AubreyJuly 22, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    We need a much taller ladder. We didn't prune our apricot tree and all the good ones are where we can't reach. Jam looks good--I'm trying hard to recruit my mom's help for it--usually our fruit all rots on the ground.

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  7. M.L. @ The House of WhimsyJuly 22, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    Ohhh, I wasn't raised in Utah but lived there while my husband was attending the U of U. While living there, my cute little VT Companion taught me how to make apricot jam and how to bottle peaches. Great memories. : )
    I laughed out loud when I read about your miracle (you know, about you being 39 and all). : )

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  8. DonnaJuly 23, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    Oh, I love apricots. And homemade jam ~ nothing better!

    Hugs,
    Donna

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  9. AnnieJuly 24, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    Oh, please send me some. I miss our blackberry bush on Tyler Dr. and all that wonderful blackberry jam goodness.

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  10. Jodi NelsonJuly 28, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    My mouth is totally watering for apricots now! They look so yummy.

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