Strawberry Apricot Jelly Recipes

APRICOT JAM

Steps:

• Mix apricots and lemon juice in a large pot; add sugar. Slowly bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook and stir until apricot mixture thickens, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat and skim foam if necessary.
• Meanwhile, prepare jars, lids, and rings by cleaning and sterilizing in dishwasher or boiling water bath. Leave lids in simmering water until ready to seal jars.
• Ladle hot jam into hot sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of space on top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

STRAWBERRY-APRICOT-OAT SQUARES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8- or 9-inch square pan.
• In large bowl, mix flour, 1/2 cup oats, the baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In medium bowl, stir brown sugar, oil, vanilla and egg with fork until smooth; stir into flour mixture until blended. Reserve 1/2 cup dough in small bowl for topping.
• Pat remaining dough in pan (if dough is sticky, spray fingers with cooking spray or lightly flour). Spread preserves over dough; sprinkle with apricots.
• Add 2 tablespoons oats and the butter to reserved dough; mix with pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Drop small spoonfuls of oat mixture evenly over apricots.
• Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until top is golden and firm. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes. For squares, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

STRAWBERRY APRICOT JELLY

Steps:

• Once all fruit is prepped, place in blender and blend for 30 seconds on high.
• Next add sugar, lemon juice, pectin and brandy.
• Don't be alarmed, the alcohol will cook out of the brandy. Its for flavor only.
• Blend until smooth.
• Pour into a medium saucepan and boil for 8 minutes.
• Skim off the foamy layer on top.
• Pour the hot jam into hot sterile jars. Close tightly.
• Allow to cool before refridgeration. Lasts 3-5 days after opening the jar.

APRICOT AND CRANBERRY JELLY

Steps:

• Boil the water and sugar together for 5 minutes. Add the cranberries and apricots. Simmer until the cranberry skins burst, about 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the orange zest and cool.
• Note: A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.

APRICOT-AND-STRAWBERRY GALETTE

Steps:

• Pate Brisee:Pulse flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor until combined. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-size pieces remaining. Drizzle with 1/3 cup ice water and pulse until mixture holds together when pressed between fingertips. Add additional water if needed; do not overprocess. Transfer mixture to a piece of plastic wrap. Divide in two; knead once or twice. Form into two rectangular disks and wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
• Frangipane:Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toast hazelnuts on a baking sheet, stirring once, until deep golden brown, about 12 minutes. Let cool completely, about 15 minutes; then grind in a food processor until fine. Add sugar, butter, flour, egg yolk, liqueur, and salt; process to combine. Frangipane can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 day; return to room temperature before using.
• Fruit:On lightly floured parchment, roll 1 disk pate brisee into a 12-by-10-inch rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick (reserve remaining disk for another use). Transfer on parchment to a rimmed baking sheet. Spread frangipane evenly over dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Stir together apricots, strawberries, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and salt. Arrange fruit mixture in a single layer over frangipane. Fold dough over fruit, leaving center uncovered. Brush crust with egg white, brushing under folds to help seal.
• Bake until golden brown and bubbling in center, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Slide galette off of pan onto a wire rack. Serve slightly warm or room temperature. The galette is best eaten the day it's made, but can be stored, lightly tented with foil, for up to one day at room temperature.

APRICOT JELLY

Steps:

• Combine apricots and water.
• Over medium heat bring mixture to a boil.
• Reduce heat to a simmer gently for 5 minutes
• Take pan off heat; skim and let set 30 minutes.
• Sieve the apricots and strain juice from pulp (use pulp in apricot jam).
• Line sieve with 4 layers of clean damp cheese cloth.
• Strain; cover the juice and refrigerate overnight.
• Ladle the juice from container, being careful not to disturb the sediment from bottom using 3 cups of juice.
• To make the jelly, combine juices when they are warm add sugar.
• Stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved, bring to a rolling boil.
• Pour pectin in, bring to a rolling boil again, stirring constantly (apricot LOVES to burn) for 1 minute.
• Remove pan from heat; skim off foam.
• Ladle into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Water bath for 15 minutes.