5 Easy Steps to Canning Apricots That Taste Like Summer
Learn how to can apricots to preserve their freshness and enjoy them year-round.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 pints 1x
- Category: Preserving
- Method: Boiling Water Bath
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs fresh apricots
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and sterilize jars and lids.
- Cut apricots in half and remove pits.
- Combine sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan to make syrup.
- Bring syrup to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Add apricot halves and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pack hot apricots into jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
- Pour hot syrup over apricots, maintaining headspace.
- Remove air bubbles and wipe jar rims.
- Seal jars with lids and bands.
- Process in boiling water bath for 20 minutes.
- Remove jars and let cool for 12 hours.
- Check seals before storing.
Notes
- Use firm, ripe apricots for best results.
- Adjust sugar in syrup to your taste.
- Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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