Description
A luscious, vibrant spread that captures the essence of summer in each velvety bite, perfect for toast, pancakes, or as a gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups apricots, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the apricots: Wash and pit your apricots, then chop them into small pieces.
- Combine in a pot: In a large saucepan, combine chopped apricots, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir and let sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Cook it down: Place over medium heat, stirring frequently until it reaches a gentle simmer. Cook for 30-40 minutes.
- Add the spices: Once thickened, stir in cinnamon and nutmeg. Adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Cool and store: Remove from heat, let cool, then transfer to sterilized jars.
Notes
Perfect for spreading on toast, pancakes, or as a filling in pastries. Can also be canned for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apricot butter, fruit spread, summer recipes, homemade condiments, easy recipes