Burcu BalabanCommis
17 July 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

A chunky jam that balances the tart flavor of zerdali, also known as wild apricots, with sugar. Smaller and more tart than common apricots, zerdali are harvested during the short summer season and preserved in jars.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Prepare the zerdali

20 min

Wash and halve the zerdali, then remove the pits.

2

Rest with the sugar

10 min

Toss the zerdali with the sugar, cover, and let stand for at least 3 hours so the fruit releases its juices.

3

Bring to a boil

25 min

Bring the mixture to a boil in a wide pot over medium heat, skimming off any foam with a spoon.

4

Thicken and fill the jars

10 min

Add the lemon juice and cook for a few more minutes until the jam thickens. Check the consistency by dropping a little onto a plate; it is ready if it leaves a trail. Ladle the boiling jam into sterilized jars and seal them.

Reminder

Gently halve the zerdali and remove the pits without crushing the fruit. Contains no flour, milk, or egg; it is plant-based and gluten-free. Ladle the boiling jam into sterilized jars and store in a cool, dark place.

#Breakfast dishes #Wild apricot jam #Fruit jam #sweet-tart jam
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