Apricot jam

Apricot jam

Desserts

A delicious and easy-to-prepare apricot jam, perfect for accompanying a dessert or a coffee.

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This apricot confit is a simple and delicious dessert that can be prepared in an hour. It can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time45 min
  • Total1 hr 15 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostPricey
  • Cooking methodbread
  • Estimated cost$23.40 $11.70 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

2 people
  • $20.96
  • $0.37
  • $0.41
  • $0.11
  • $0.57
  • $0.73
  • $0.04
  • $0.02
  • $0.19

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Thoroughly rinse the glasses and lids, then rinse them carefully and place them upside down on a kitchen towel to drain. ≈ 2 min
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil with the porter.
  3. Briefly soak the apricots, remove the skins, remove the pits, and cut the apricots into quarters.
  4. Peel the onions, cut them in half, and then slice thinly. ≈ 8 min
  5. Cut off the ends of a ginger root, peel away the “bumps” (the small protrusions) with a peeler, and finely chop the ginger. ≈ 8 min
  6. In a pan, heat the fat and brown the onion slices for a few moments.
  7. Add all the ingredients and let it simmer for about 45 minutes.
  8. After cooking, pour the hot chutney into the prepared jars, filling them completely. ≈ 3 min
  9. Close the jars and place them on a clean dishcloth for about 30 minutes.
  10. Once cooled, place the glasses in the refrigerator.
  11. For approximately 3 to 4 weeks. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Apricot jam

  • 1 kilogram of plums$20.96
  • 250 g of onion$0.37
  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil$0.41
  • 100 g of brown sugar$0.11
  • 150 g of powdered sugar$0.57
  • 200 ml of dry white wine$0.73
  • 1-2 tablespoons of white vinegar$0.04
  • 1 tablespoon of dry mustard$0.02
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric$0.19

Total$23.40

that's $11.70 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 kilogram of plums
  • 250 g of onion
  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 100 g of brown sugar
  • 150 g of powdered sugar
  • 200 ml of dry white wine
  • 1-2 tablespoons of white vinegar
  • 1. Ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon of dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric
  • 1 hot chili pepper

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