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Delicious Apricot Preserves with Vanilla Bean

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A quick and easy homemade apricot preserves recipe infused with vanilla bean for a luscious, silky jam perfect for toast, yogurt, and cheese boards.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900 g) fresh apricots, pitted and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 whole vanilla bean pod, split and scraped
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water

Instructions

  1. Wash, pit, and chop 2 pounds (900 g) of fresh apricots into roughly 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside.
  2. Split the vanilla bean pod lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Set seeds and pod aside.
  3. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine chopped apricots, sugar, lemon juice, water, vanilla seeds, and the pod. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture starts to bubble, about 5–7 minutes.
  5. Lower heat to maintain a gentle boil and simmer for 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened and fruit breaks down.
  6. Test for setting by placing a spoonful on a chilled plate; if it wrinkles when pushed, jam is ready. If not, cook a few more minutes and test again.
  7. Remove and discard the vanilla pod.
  8. Ladle hot preserves into sterilized glass jars using a canning funnel if available, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe rims clean and seal with lids.
  9. Let jars cool completely at room temperature. Store in the refrigerator if using within a few weeks or process in a water bath for longer shelf life.

Notes

Use slightly underripe apricots for better natural pectin and jam set. Stir gently to maintain fruit texture. Test jam set with cold plate method. Skim foam if it forms. Vanilla bean pod must be removed before jarring to avoid bitterness. Frozen apricots can be used if thawed and drained. Substitute vanilla extract if no vanilla bean is available.

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