What Is Apricot preserves (jam) and How Can I Use It?
Wondering what to do with apricot preserves (jam)? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it — with 208 recipes to put it to work.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 tbsp (20g)Where found
Apricot preserves (jam) is usually found in the condiments section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Apricot preserves (jam) is a member of the Sweets US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does apricot preserves (jam) weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 20 grams |
| 1 packet (0.5 oz) | 14 grams |
Related
Sweets
| In Chinese: | 杏蜜饯（果酱） | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | conserves d'abricots | |
| en español: | conservas de albaricoque |
Recipes using apricot preserves (jam)
There are 208 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Open Face Apple Tart
Open face apple tart with overlapping Golden Delicious slices, apricot glaze, and a buttery pastry shell. The classic French tarte aux pommes done simply at home.
Fourth of July Flag Apple Tart
Instead of using cake mix to make a cake, we use whole wheat pastry flour to make a tart, and we fill up the tart with sliced apples, sprinkling with some sugar, after making this delicious and healthy apple tart, we decorate with fresh blueberries and strawberries. Definitely will impress everyone, and enjoy this delicious flag apple tart without guilt.
Fourth of July Flag Apple Tart
Instead of using cake mix to make a cake, we use whole wheat pastry flour to make a tart, and we fill up the tart with sliced apples, sprinkling with some sugar, after making this delicious and healthy apple tart, we decorate with fresh blueberries and strawberries. Definitely will impress everyone, and enjoy this delicious flag apple tart without guilt.
Rustic Pear Galette with Apricot Glaze
A super juicy and tasty pear galette and it's also very easy to make. This delicious and rustic galette is not too rich, not too sweet and just the right balance. An ideal dessert for fall, especially it's best served while it's warm.
Pear Almond Tart
This delightful dessert is so good, the crust is buttery and flakey, and the pear-almond filling is scrumptious and juicy.
Apple Tart-Low Fat & Low Calorie
Whole wheat flour and walnuts make the crust nutty and tasty, instead of all butter, use some butter and some canola oil to reduce the saturated fat without reducing the yummy flavor and texture. Granny smith and some delicious apricot jam are enough to make this tart shine.
Plum & Strawberry Galette
No sophisticated baking skills are required to make this super fruity and delicious galette. Slice up the plums and strawberries, roughly roll the dough into a round, placed the fruits over the dough, rustically fold the edges around the fruits. How simple is that, and it tastes absolutely delicious!
Blueberry-Peach Galettes
No sophisticated baking skills required, surprisingly delicious and super easy to make. Feel free to use other berries or fruits, fresh or frozen both work.
Baklava (Rolled Variety)
Rolled baklava: walnut, sugar, and cinnamon spiraled inside crisp phyllo, sliced into bite-size pinwheels, baked, and soaked in honey syrup. An easier take on classic baklava, finished with sesame and an apricot glaze.
Fresh Peach & Plum Tart
Inspired by the fresh peach tart recipe I made a few days ago, yesterday came out this fresh peach and plum tart recipe. This time I used a lot both freshly seasonal peaches and plums, and also made a 11-inch tart to satisfy my fruit tart craving. It came out beautiful and delicious, definitely the kind of dessert that I love to have in summer!
Pineapple Empanaditas (Mini-Pineapple Pockets)
Pineapple stuffed empanadas. A delicate pastry style dough with a filling of pineapple and apricot jam. Perfect for afternoon tea or healthy snacks for the kids or guests.
Chocolate Thumbprint Jam Cookies
In this recipe, we use whole wheat pastry flour and all purpose flour, reduce the amount of the sugar, let the cookies appear much more healthy.
French Apple Tart
This dedicate French apple tart also tastes delicious. It's loaded with apples, so you don't have to feel too guilty about enjoying one or two slices of this tart.
Biscota Thipla Me Marmelada (Sandwich Cookies with Marmalade)
Biscota thipla me marmelada are Greek sandwich cookies: tender pastry rounds glazed with egg white and baked, then filled with apricot preserves between each pair.
Thanksgiving Spiced Apple Cake
This beautiful spiced apple cake, not only satisfy the eyes but also satisfy your taste. Rich seasonal spices and lovely presentation make this a holiday treat. It's also high in fiber and low in fat! No guilt decadence.
Almond Apricot & Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
These beautiful sandwich cookies are very tasty too, they can be a great gift for holidays. Feel free to use any your favorite fruit jam to replace apricot jam.
Palatschinken (Apricot Crêpes)
Quick, easy pantry ingredients that come together for a delicious breakfast. Apricot and brandy filled crêpes, yummy has never been so simple.
Easy Sticky Chicken
With only 4 ingredients, you'll enjoy licking your fingers with this easy chicken dish that adds some fruity fun to dinner.
Apricot Granola
Apricot granola sweetened with apricot preserves and honey, no oil added. Five-ingredient homemade granola with chewy clusters and bright fruit flavor.
Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce
A sweet and sour dipping sauce that's perfect for chicken nuggets or chicken fingers.
Strawberry-Kiwi Pie
This deliciously fruity strawberry-kiwi pie is made with fresh strawberries and kiwi fruit. It melts in your mouth...
Zesty Apricot Cream Filling
Zesty apricot cream filling combines apricot jam with sherry, lemon zest, and orange juice for a bright pastry cream. Egg yolks thicken it into a silken filling for tarts, eclairs, or layer cakes.
Pineapple-Apricot Empanaditas
Pineapple-apricot empanaditas: flaky cream cheese pastry folded around a fresh pineapple-apricot jam spiked with Triple Sec, baked golden and sugar-dusted. Sweet little hand pies for any party.
