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Small Batch Peach Preserves

Small Batch Apricot Preserves Recipe small batch perfect for the fridge or store in the freezer. Made with a bone broth colligen to thicken.
Course Breakfast, Condiment
Cuisine American
Keyword Apricot, Apricot Jam Recipe, Apricot Preserves, Apricots, Bone Broth Collagen, Condiment, Homemade, Homemade from Scratch, Homemade Jam, Homemade Preserves, How to Make Preserves, Preserves, Refined Sugar Free, Small Batch, Small Batch Jam, Small-Batch Apricot Preserves Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 19 servings
Calories 23kcal
Author LaRena Fry

Ingredients

Rehydrating Dried Apricots

  • 1/4 cup dried apricots
  • 1 cup boiling water

Small Batch Apricot Preserves

  • 1 3/4 cup fresh aprciots
  • 1/4 cup rehydrated chopped apricots recipe above
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup monkfruit sweetener
  • 3 tbsp Dr. Axe Collagen
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 whole kernels from 3 apricot pits

Instructions

Rehydrating Dried Apricots

  • First, rehydrate apricots place 1/2 cup of boiling water into dried apricots.
    1/4 cup dried apricots, 1 cup boiling water
  • Second, leave in boiling water for 30 minutes.
  • Pour out water.
  • Lastly, pour another 1/2 cup of boiling water into the dried apricots.
  • Let sit for 30 minutes then pour out water and add to fresh apricots below.

Small Batch Apricot Preserves

  • First, chop into small bites the fresh apricots and rehydrated dried apricots.
    1/4 cup dried apricots
  • Second, add fresh apricots and rehydrated apricots into a pot with plenty of room to allow for boiling liquids.
    1 3/4 cup fresh aprciots
  • Take the apricot pits and place inside a paper towel or dish towel using a hammer or kitchen mallet and hit the pits until they are cracked.
  • Pick out the kernels or pieces of kernels from the pits and add to the pot.
  • Next, combine monkfruit and collagen.
    1/4 cup monkfruit sweetener, 3 tbsp Dr. Axe Collagen
  • Add water, monk fruit mixture, and maple syrup.
    2 tbsp maple syrup
  • On medium heat bring ingredients to a boil.
  • Finally, reduce heat and using a potato masher or the back of a spoon and mash the apricots.
  • Simmer the preserves for 20 -30 minutes or until desired consistency.
  • Lastly, remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Once cooled place preserves into a sterilized glass jar with a screw top lid. Place in the refrigerator.
  • Place in the refrigerator.
  • Preserves are good for 3 to 4 weeks.
  • Makes approximately 1 1/2 cup.
  • You can also process in a canner.
  • If canning, follow canning manufacturer's directions.
  • Or you can store in a sterilized glass jar in your freezer for up to 9 months.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Servings 19.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 23
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0 g 0 %
Saturated Fat 0 g 0 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0 %
Sodium 8 mg 0 %
Potassium 80 mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrate 4 g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0 g 2 %
Sugars 4 g  
Protein 1 g 3 %
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 3 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 2 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

Nutrition

Serving: 19servings | Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g