Divine Apricot Vanilla Cardamom Jam
A delightful homemade jam bursting with the sweetness of apricots and warm notes of vanilla and cardamom, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Servings: 6 jars
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
Jam Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh apricots, pitted and chopped
- 2 cups granulated sugar Adjust sweetness as per preference
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 piece vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom Can be substituted with cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, combine the chopped apricots, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir well to ensure the sugar is fully coating the fruit.
- Next, add the split vanilla bean pod along with its scraped seeds and the ground cardamom.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20-30 minutes until it thickens.
- After simmering, remove the vanilla bean pod.
- Using a ladle, carefully pour the hot jam into sterilised jars, leaving about a 1/4 inch headspace at the top.
- To seal the jars, process them in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Finally, let the jars cool completely on a wire rack before storing them away.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness if desired, and ensure jars are well sterilised to prolong shelf life. Store in a cool, dark place.