Directions
Apricot jam preparation is easy, but for the best end result you need to pay attention to some details, such as cooking time and temperature. This recipe is simple, with only two ingredients, it has a smooth texture and a beautiful golden color.
There is no need to let the apricots with the sugar stand beforehand, because the end result will be the same, intense smell, smooth and really tasty jam.
Follow all the details and make homemade jam while it’s still apricot season.
Clean the apricots from the seeds and if they have black spots or darker parts, cut them and remove them because this jam has a bright color and they will be recognizable.
Place the apricots in a saucepan depending on the quantity you will make and cover them with granulated sugar. You can increase the dose of 1.5 kg of apricots and 500 grams of sugar if you want to make more.
To make the apricots release their juices easier and faster, press and mash them into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon.
Turn on medium heat and stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
Remove the white foam from the surface.
After 25 minutes, the jam will be thicker, and if you want a nice smooth structure, it is best to mash the apricots with a hand blender now.
After pureeing, increase the temperature from medium to medium-high heat, while constant and nice mixing is required for the next 20 to 30 minutes, or depending on the juiciness of the apricots.
To reduce spattering and burning, stir the jam constantly after raising the temperature.
Check the density, take out a spoonful on a plate, after it cools down a bit it will get more dense. The more you cook the jam, the darker it gets, so be careful not to overcook it and get a dark color.
If you add more sugar, you will get more density.
Before the end, prepare the jars. Sterilize them by washing them well beforehand together with the lids.
Check that the lids are healthy in the inner part and put them separately from the jars in the oven for 15 minutes at 100 degrees.
While they are hot and the jam is still warm, fill the jars and seal immediately.
Turn them down to vacuum the lid well, 15 minutes is enough.
Then check that all the lids are tight and free of air.
If a lid has a gap when you press it, then put that jar in a bowl of water to boil while vacuuming, for about 10 minutes.
I believe you will find these details useful. 
Finally, I recommend so you can prepare delicious crepes with apricot jam, sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy this sweet delight.
You can follow the link below how to prepare thin and delicious crepes.
Bon appetite !
