Description
Learn to make four delicious jam recipes: Apricot, Strawberry, Raspberry, and Peach.
Ingredients
- Apricots
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Peaches
- Sugar
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit by washing, pitting (for stone fruits), and chopping as needed.
- Combine the prepared fruit with sugar in a large pot according to the specific jam recipe ratios.
- Add lemon juice to the fruit and sugar mixture.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the jam thickens to your desired consistency. This can take from 15 to 45 minutes depending on the fruit.
- Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
- Carefully ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace.
- Wipe the rims of the jars clean and place lids and bands on tightly.
- Process the jars in a boiling water canner for the time specified for your altitude and jar size (typically 10-15 minutes).
- Remove jars from the canner and let them cool completely on a wire rack. Check seals after 24 hours.
Notes
- Use ripe but not overripe fruit for best results.
- Sterilize jars and lids properly before filling.
- Adjust cooking time based on desired jam thickness.
- Proper processing in a boiling water canner is crucial for shelf stability.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 100 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Global
Keywords: jam recipes, apricot jam, strawberry jam, raspberry jam, peach jam, homemade jam, canning