Thursday 28 June 2012

Apricot Jam

 This is a childhood memory at grandma's house..
Well, I have never imagined that one day I could make my grandmother's recipes and I would find them easy to make!
These memories come back when Harry brought me home more apricots than we can manage.
So, let's start with the recipe!
For 1kg apricots I used 600gr sugar and juice of 1/2 lemon [if you prefer more sweet taste, you can use 'till 800gr of sugar].
After washed and cut them in half, bring in a pot with the sugar and leave them sleep all night in the fridge.
Next day, bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Once mixture reaches a rolling boil, add the lemon juice and continue to boil it for some minutes, stirring frequently to prevent it from sticking.

[The jam should turn a darker colour and should jell when cool]
Remove from heat, fill jars and turn upside-down. Then let them cool completely.
To be honest I always put a double layer of butter on my bread but it's been two weeks that I avoid these kind of habits
 [you know-because of summer-body-crisis] !
Have a nice day and see you soon :)
xxx

photos by me

6 comments:

  1. Aaaah, apricot jam is the best :). I also like it in pancakes - mmm... Great captures, BTW.

    xx
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  2. this looks especially fresh! i bet it tastes amazing.

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  3. an abundance of hearts for this post!! It's so archetypical for me, actually my mom made it last week!! :) :) We have to have a jam party with lots of margerine and fresh bread! :) :)

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  4. Φετος αποφασισα να κανω μαρμελαδα φραουλα... τωρα μου βαζεις νεα ιδεα!
    Πολυ ομορφες φωτογραφιες.

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  5. Heartbreaking images honey!!! Totally loved this post!!!Totally love your blog. Fantastic work as always.
    Best Regards
    Miss Margaret Cruzemark
    http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/

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