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Apricot Jam With Brandy

Here's how you make Apricot Jam With Brandy
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  • Servings: 3-4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 1h
    • The following recipe serves 3-4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/2 kg fresh apricots
  • 2 cups water (cold water)
  • 2 whole lemons (juice of)
  • 6 cups granulated sugar (approx)
  • 3/4 cup brandy (apricot brandy, or 3⁄4 cup brandy)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Halve the Apricots, and remove the stone. Crack one third of the stones and remove the kernels; Blanche by dipping into hot water.

  • Step 2: Place the Apricots, kernels, water and lemon juice into a pan and simmer until it is tender, test for pectin. When a satisfactory clot is formed, add the sugar (sugar is best warmed beforehand) stir until dissolved then bring to boil and boil rapidly until setting point is reached stirring occasionally.

  • Step 3: Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the Brandy, remove any scum and pour into hot sterilized jars and cover.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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