Ashgabat Apricot Jam (Ashgabat Kayısı Reçeli)
Ashgabat Kayısı Reçeli, or Ashgabat Apricot Jam, is a traditional Turkmen jam made from ripe apricots. This sweet and tangy jam is perfect for spreading on toast, topping yogurt, or filling pastries.
Ingredients
- 2 kg ripe apricots, pitted and chopped
- 1.5 kg granulated sugar
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the chopped apricots and sugar. Let it sit for 1-2 hours to allow the sugar to draw out the juices from the apricots.
- After the resting period, place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the jam simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
- Stir in the lemon juice and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the jam cool slightly.
- Pour the jam into sterilized jars and seal. Allow the jam to cool completely before storing.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 50 per tablespoon
- Carbohydrates
- 13g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Sugar
- 12g
Supplies
Large pot Sterilized jars
Tools
Spoon Juicer
Serving suggestions
Serve the Ashgabat Kayısı Reçeli on freshly baked bread or as a topping for vanilla ice cream.
Tips & tricks
Be sure to use ripe, sweet apricots for the best flavor in this jam.
Cost
$10