Fruit Jam with Dried Apricots

It’s always good when a tasty food that can become one of your favorite treats is beneficial to your overall health.

Dried apricots can fit into that category. They are a flavorful way to boost the nutritional value of snacks and can be a tasty recipe add-in.

Making Dried Apricot Jam

Dried apricot jam is easy to prepare. The apricots need to be soaked overnight or soaked in boiling water for a half-hour to rehydrate them before making the jam. Some recipes do not specify what type of apricot to use. Generally, using Dried California apricots will yield a delicious jam.

Dried California apricots are naturally sweet. They have a distinctive color and texture. In addition to being used to make jam and in other culinary ways, these apricots good for you as a great solitary treat. They are moist, chewy, and delightful.

Dried Turkish Apricots

Dried Turkish apricots can be used to make jam. However, there are a few differences between this variety and the California variety of apricots. Turkish apricots are darker in color than Califonia apricots. They have a slightly stronger flavor and are a little sweeter than the California variety.

Unsulfured Apricots

Apricots, whether fresh or dried are good for you. Dried apricots have a longer shelf life. Keeping a container of dehydrated apricots in the pantry gives you an opportunity to explore their many culinary uses. Unsulfured apricots have been grown without chemicals and do not contain the preservative sulfur dioxide. These apricots can also be used to create some amazing jam to enjoy yourself or give as gifts. A jam that includes dehydrated apricots and almonds could become a family favorite. If you like a jam that has some heat to it, spicy dried apricot jam would be something you could enjoy. The addition of chili pepper adds just enough heat to capture the attention of your tastebuds. Pumpkin jam with dried apricots would be a unique holiday gift and a fun autumn treat for the family.