Best Lazy Apricot Preserves Crock Pot Recipes
CROCK POT APRICOT PRESERVES
I have not tried this recipe yet, but I am going to try it this summer. Sounds easy enough, good enough, and lazy enough for me. Prep time is an estimate, including the water bath.
Provided by Miss Annie
Categories Fruit
Time 5h30m
Yield 4 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a food processor, chop the apricots finely.
- Place in a crock pot with the sugar and water and stir.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 1/2 hours, stirring twice, if possible.
- Uncover and cook on high, stirring occasionally, 2 hours more, or until it has thickened Ladle into clean, hot jam jars and seal.
- Process in a boiling water bath for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Or keep refrigerated for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.7, Fat 0.5, Sodium 13.8, Carbohydrate 141.1, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 131.7, Protein 3.4
LAZY APRICOT PRESERVES (CROCK POT)
Another great recipe from my book. It doesn't get much simpler, and you don't have to worry about scorching or burning when slow cooker is used. Since this recipe uses dried apricots, you can make it any time of year. Make an extra batch to give to friends or relatives for a special homemade gift. Apricot preserves are my very...
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Spreads
Time 4h40m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. In a food processor, process the apricots until very finely chopped. (I use my pulse feature). Transfer to slow cooker. Stir in sugar and water.
- 2. Cover and cook on high setting 2 1/2 hours, stirring twice, if possible. Uncover and cook on high, stirring occasionally, 2 hours longer, or until the jam has thickened.
- 3. Ladle the jam into clean, hot canning or jam jars; seal according to the manufacturer's instructions with lids and ring bands. Process in a boiling water bath 10 - 15 minutes. Or let jam cool and store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks. For longer storage, freeze up to 3 months. I have frozen this, and works very well. Using my food saver.
- 4. For Apricot - Orange Jam: Stir in 1 Tbsp grated orange zest at the end of the cooking time..
CROCKPOT APRICOT BUTTER
There were 4 apricot trees in the front lawn of our Indiana farm home when I was growing up. Every year they produced many more apricots than we and our friends and neighbors could use. We were always looking for ways to preserve them and use them. Apricot butter became one of my favorites. Here is a simple version of that...
Provided by Kathie Carr
Categories Spreads
Time 10h30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Wash, peel, pit fruit. Puree in small batches using blender or food processor. Pour pureed apricots into crock pot as you work. Add sugar to fruit. Add spices and lemon juice. Mix well. Cover and cook on High for 8 to 10 hours. Remove cover about half way through cooking. Stir occasionally. Store in refrigerator, can, or freeze.
- 2. IF CANNING: Fill hot, sterilized jars to 1/4 inch headspace; remove air bubbles, wipe rims, affix lids and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath. IF FREEZING: Pour into sterilized cans or boxes, leaving 1/4-inch headspace and freeze. TO USE: Use in any recipe that calls for apple butter. Great on warm biscuits, fresh home made bread, and breakfast toast!
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