Best 7 Surejell For Less Or No Sugar Needed Recipes Easy Apricot Jam Recipes

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Apricot jam is a delicious and versatile fruit spread that can be enjoyed on toast, scones, or even ice cream. It's also a great way to preserve apricots when they're in season. This recipe uses Sure-Jell, a commercial pectin product, to create a thick and spreadable jam without the need for a lot of sugar. The recipe also includes instructions for making a no-sugar-needed version of the jam, using a combination of lemon juice and calcium water. Whichever method you choose, you'll end up with a delicious and easy-to-make apricot jam that's perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SURE.JELL FOR LESS OR NO SUGAR NEEDED RECIPES - BLUEBERRY JAM RECIPE



SURE.JELL for Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes - Blueberry Jam Recipe image

Try this tasty SURE.JELL for Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes - Blueberry Jam Recipe. This delicious blueberry jam recipe fits into a healthy eating plan.

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Time 3h

Yield about 9 (1-cup) jars or 144 servings, 1 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 4

6-1/2 cups prepared fruit (buy about 10 cups fully ripe blueberries)
4-1/2 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl, divided
1 box SURE-JELL For Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes Premium Fruit Pectin
1/2 tsp. butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
  • Stem blueberries. Place blueberries in blender or food processor container; cover. Pulse on and off to evenly chop. (Do not purée.) Measure exactly 6-1/2 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot.
  • Combine 1/4 cup sugar and pectin. Add to prepared fruit in saucepot; mix well. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining 4-1/4 cups sugar. Return to full rolling boil; cook exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
  • Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.) Let prepared jars stand at room temperature 24 hours. Store unopened jams and jellies in cool, dry, dark place up to 1 year. Refrigerate opened jams and jellies up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

SURE.JELL FOR LESS OR NO SUGAR NEEDED RECIPES - APRICOT-PINEAPPLE JAM



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Make this SURE.JELL for Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes - Apricot-Pineapple Jam to capture the natural sweetness of two favorite fruits.

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Time 3h

Yield Makes about 7 (1-cup) jars or 112 servings, 1 Tbsp. each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups prepared fruit (buy about 2 1/2 lb. fully ripe apricots and 1-1/2 fully ripe medium pineapples)
1 tsp. produce protector
4 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl, divided
1 box SURE-JELL For Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes Premium Fruit Pectin
1/2 tsp. butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
  • Pit unpeeled apricots; finely chop or grind fruit. Measure exactly 4 cups prepared apricots into 6- or 8-qt. stockpot. Peel and core pineapples; finely chop or grind fruit. Measure exactly 2 cups prepared pineapple into stockpot with apricots; stir until well blended. Add fruit protector; mix well.
  • Mix 1/4 cup of the sugar and the pectin in small bowl. Add to fruit mixture in stockpot; mix well. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining 3-3/4 cups sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
  • Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.) Jam sets slowly and may take up to 1 week to set completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 5 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

SURE.JELL FOR LESS OR NO SUGAR NEEDED RECIPES - EASY APRICOT JAM



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Make this easy apricot jam when life hands you apricots. SURE.JELL for Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes - Easy Apricot Jam is sure to please.

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Time 3h

Yield Makes about 7 (1-cup) jars or 112 servings, 1 Tbsp. each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups prepared fruit (buy about 3-1/2 lb. fully ripe apricots)
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
4-1/2 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl, divided
1 box SURE-JELL For Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes Premium Fruit Pectin
1/2 tsp. butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
  • Pit and finely chop unpeeled apricots. Measure exactly 6 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. stockpot. Stir in lemon juice.
  • Mix 1/4 cup of the sugar (from the measured amount in the bowl) and pectin in small bowl. Add to fruit in stockpot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining 4-1/4 cups sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
  • Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.) Jam sets slowly and may take up to 2 weeks to set completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

SURE.JELL® FOR LESS OR NO SUGAR NEEDED RECIPES - APRICOT FREEZER JAM



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Looking for an apricot jam with less than the usual amount of sugar? Ta-da! Try this SURE.JELL for Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes - Apricot Freezer Jam.

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Time P1DT30m

Yield Makes about 7 (1-cup) containers or 112 servings, 1 Tbsp. each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups prepared fruit (buy about 2-1/2 lb. fully ripe apricots)
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
3 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl
1 box SURE-JELL For Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes Premium Fruit Pectin
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Rinse clean plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly.
  • Pit and finely chop unpeeled apricots. Measure exactly 4 cups chopped apricots into large bowl. Stir in lemon juice.
  • Mix sugar and pectin in large saucepan. Stir in water. Bring to boil on medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 min. Remove from heat. Add apricots; stir 1 min. or until well blended.
  • Fill all containers immediately to within 1/2 inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours. Jam is now ready to use. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze extra containers up to 1 year. Thaw in refrigerator before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 5 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

SURE.JELL® FOR LESS OR NO SUGAR NEEDED RECIPES - VERY BERRY JAM



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A combination of blueberries and raspberries make this jam live up to its very-berry title. Bonus: It's a Healthy Living recipe!

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Time 45m

Yield Makes about 8 (1-cup) jars or 128 servings, 1 Tbsp. each.

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 cups prepared fruit (buy about 3 pt. fully ripe strawberries, 1-1/2 pt. ripe red raspberries and 1 pt. ripe blueberries)
4-1/2 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl, divided
1 box SURE-JELL For Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes Premium Fruit Pectin
1/2 tsp. butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
  • Stem and crush strawberries thoroughly, one layer at a time. Measure exactly 3 cups prepared strawberries into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Crush raspberries thoroughly, one layer at a time. Measure exactly 1-1/2 cups prepared raspberries into saucepot with strawberries. Crush blueberries thoroughly, one layer at a time. Measure exactly 1-1/2 cups prepared blueberries into fruit mixture in saucepot.
  • Mix 1/4 cup of the sugar and the pectin in small bowl. Add to fruit mixture in saucepot; mix well. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining 4-1/4 cups sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
  • Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lid with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 5 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

SURE.JELL FOR LESS OR NO SUGAR NEEDED RECIPES - CONCORD GRAPE JAM RECIPE



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Try our SURE.JELL for Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes - Concord Grape Jam Recipe, a Healthy Living concord grape jam recipe your family will appreciate.

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Time 3h

Yield Makes about 9 (1-cup) jars or 144 servings, 1 Tbsp. each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

7 cups prepared fruit (buy about 5 lb. fully ripe Concord grapes)
1 cup water
5 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl, divided
1 box SURE-JELL For Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes Premium Fruit Pectin
1/2 tsp. butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
  • Slip skins from grapes. Finely chop or grind skins and set aside. Combine grape pulp and water in saucepan. Bring to boil; cover and simmer 5 min. Press through sieve to remove seeds. Combine skins and pulp. Measure exactly 7 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot.
  • Mix 1/4 cup of the sugar (from the measured amount in the bowl) and pectin in small bowl. Add to fruit in saucepot; mix well. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining 4-3/4 cups sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
  • Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

SURE.JELL FRESH APRICOT JAM



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Use fresh fruit to prepare this delicious SURE.JELL Apricot Jam. Combine fruit, sugar, lemon juice and fruit pectin for your own homemade apricot jam.

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Time 4h5m

Yield About 9 (1-cup) jars or 136 servings, 1 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 cups prepared fruit (about 3-1/2 lb. fully ripe apricots)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
7 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl
1 box SURE-JELL Fruit Pectin
1/2 tsp. butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Bring boiling-water canner, half-full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
  • Finely chop unpeeled apricots. Measure exactly 5 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Stir in lemon juice.
  • Stir pectin into prepared fruit in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Bring to full rolling boil and boil 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
  • Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 11 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • For a low-sugar or sugar-free jam, use a natural sweetener like stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol. Start with half the amount of sweetener called for in the recipe and adjust to taste.
  • If you don't have Sure-Jell, you can use another brand of pectin. Just follow the directions on the package.
  • To make a thicker jam, cook it for a longer period of time. To make a thinner jam, cook it for a shorter period of time.
  • For a smoother jam, strain the fruit mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before cooking.
  • Be sure to sterilize your jars and lids before filling them with jam. This will help to prevent spoilage.
  • Once you've filled the jars, seal them tightly and process them in a boiling water bath for the recommended amount of time. This will help to create a vacuum seal and preserve the jam.

Conclusion:

Making jam without sugar or with less sugar is a great way to enjoy your favorite fruit spreads without all the added sugar. Using natural sweeteners and following these tips, you can easily make delicious, healthy jams that the whole family will love.

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