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A friend dropped off a box of okanagan apricots to me just before we were leaving for vacation, and I didn't want them to go to waste. I froze them so they wouldn't spoil. I thawed them yesterday to try this recipe and was thrilled with the results! It had a bit deeper orange colour than would be expected from fresh apricots, but the flavour was perfect. I used the full 4 peppers, and even left the seeds in two! Perfect sweet heat.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"08\/10\/2016 21:58","GUID":"097dda401c104ff784a6235b9d5e12d3","MemberId":5115022,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"shannondobos","SubmittedDate":"08\/10\/2016 21:58"},{"Comment":"
I used 8 jalapeno peppers and nectarines and peaches instead of apricots. It is a great recipe, and the peppers are not to be feared.<\/p>
It is worth a try, even if you don't like the kick of peppers!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"","GUID":"d5b41a7deda7437fa477559c2d6c61d0","MemberId":7382670,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"insomniaticArchaeopteryx","SubmittedDate":"09\/20\/2013 21:50"},{"Comment":"
Don't let the Habanero scare you--I used 3 and there is a nice balance between the apricot and the heat. It is very subtle. My husband and daughter like it on toast with cream cheese.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"08\/05\/2013 14:34","GUID":"7fd2426f40ba48698f4e335c376a7a1c","MemberId":7360437,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Julebird","SubmittedDate":"08\/05\/2013 14:34"},{"Comment":"
why is so much sugar needed? aren't the apricots very sweet to start with?<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"07\/16\/2013 18:23","GUID":"9599C4C469AD4EB6B4F0F6EF2C36A48E","MemberId":2605618,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"marybetholsen","SubmittedDate":"07\/16\/2013 18:22"},{"Comment":"
Excellent, easy recipe. I had a batch of frozen apricots and some I heat packed last year so I mixed them to make up the quantity needed. I had about six habaneros also frozen (freezing tames them but don't be fooled, they are still fierce). I chopped the habaneros and added half to the recipe. It was a bit strong but when I added all the sugar it was a bit too mild so I added the rest of the chopped habaneros. Turned out perfect. The step of blending the habaneros with a bit of apricot can be adjusted. Chop the habaneros separately and add them in portions until you get the heat you prefer.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"","GUID":"5cd77f993643413e94b2070cc120a99e","MemberId":7017308,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"tlcnate","SubmittedDate":"12\/11\/2012 21:10"},{"Comment":"
Couldn't decide to use two peppers afraid it would be mild and not four because it would be too hot so settled for three and it was just perfect! This jam rocks, I've been canning for over twenty years now and was looking for something alittle different... Prep was pretty easy using the food processor on pulse to give me a nice texture and the blender to make combine the habaneros with the apricot mixture. The flavor is incredible and it makes eleven half pints so it's nice for gift giving.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"06\/10\/2011 18:30","GUID":"32712638C8D04A4185CE5AF8F889309D","MemberId":1584655,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"linsvin","SubmittedDate":"06\/10\/2011 18:30"},{"Comment":"
I love the sweet and spicy taste of this jam! I will definately make whenever my tree is overloaded with apricots!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"05\/28\/2011 15:03","GUID":"5a1a162b0cc7487497f6dc69187f58de","MemberId":5097986,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"DEminhizer","SubmittedDate":"05\/28\/2011 15:03"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"08\/11\/2009 15:47","GUID":"B02626083E1C42FCA918F3441042451C","MemberId":3430233,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"hgergen","SubmittedDate":"08\/11\/2009 15:47"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51262,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43628,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311717,"name":"Condiments","slug":"condiments","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311652,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for recipes for condiments? Find great additions to your meals with condiments like jellies, jams, seasonings, gravies, and more condiments.","parent":310796,"count":1117,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/condiments\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Habanero Apricot Jam"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n