Apricot Miso Jam

A sophisticated fusion jam combining dried apricots and tart cherries with Asian ingredients like miso, sake, and warming spices. This unique preserve offers a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and umami flavors.

4 servings

2 hr 45 min

Published October 4, 2025

Ingredients

•2 cups chopped dried apricots
•½ cup chopped dried tart cherries
•½ cup sake or dry white wine
•¼ cup fresh orange juice
•1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
•1 whole star anise
•1 small bay leaf
•½ stick cinnamon stick
•½ teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger
•1⅔ tablespoon miso

Cooking Instructions

1.
Combine 2 cups chopped dried apricots, 1/2 cup chopped dried tart cherries, 1/2 cup sake or dry white wine, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1 cup water in a large saucepan; let soak for 2 hours. Place 1 whole star anise, 1 small bay leaf, 1/2 cinnamon stick, and 1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger in the center of a layer of cheesecloth. Gather up edges; tie with kitchen twine to form a bundle. Add to pan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, for 30 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons miso. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened, 5-10 minutes. Let cool.
165 min

Cooking Instructions

Combine 2 cups chopped dried apricots, 1/2 cup chopped dried tart cherries, 1/2 cup sake or dry white wine, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1 cup water in a large saucepan; let soak for 2 hours. Place 1 whole star anise, 1 small bay leaf, 1/2 cinnamon stick, and 1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger in the center of a layer of cheesecloth. Gather up edges; tie with kitchen twine to form a bundle. Add to pan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, for 30 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons miso. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened, 5-10 minutes. Let cool.

165 min