Orange Jam Recipe

Today I want to show you how to make Orange Jam. If you like to make candied orange peel, then you’re probably wonder, what to do with peeled oranges? Of cause, you can eat them fresh, make a fruit salad or squeeze the juice but I like to make homemade orange jam.

This flavorful, bittersweet orange jam makes a nice addition to breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients:

peeled oranges (I use 5 medium oranges)
1 whole lemon (with the peel)
sugar
*You can use any number of oranges. The exact amount of sugar we’ll need I will tell you a little bit later.

Step 1

Start by cutting the oranges into small pieces and if they have any seeds, remove them. I came across some very sweet oranges without a single seed. Cut all the oranges the same way and place them in a large mixing bowl. We’ll also need one whole lemon with the peel. Cut the lemon into slices, remove the seeds and cut into small pieces.

Step 2

Add the lemon to the mixing bowl with the prepared oranges and toss them all together with a hand blender. You can also use a food processor or a food chopper to get the same result.

Step 3

Next step is to weight our prepared orange mixture in order to figure out how much sugar we need to add. I have 1027 grams of orange mixture, so I will take the same amount of sugar. I really like this way of making jam because it doesn’t matter how many oranges you start with.

Step 4

Place the pan on the heat and bring it to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low and cook the jam for about an hour, stirring occasionally. It is important to use a heavy bottom saucepan, so that the jam doesn’t burn during the long cooking time. Keep in mind that the cooking time will vary, depending on the amount of oranges, boiling intensity and diameter of your cookware.

During the cooking process bubbly foam will form which must be carefully removed with a spoon. Also, the thicker the jam becomes, the more often it needs to be stirred.

Step 5

Pour the hot jam into prepared canning jars. Place the lid and screw bands tightly. Turn the jars upside down, so the lids are at the bottom, until they cool completely. You can store the orange jam in the refrigerator for up to one month. You can also, make the jars airtight with water bath canning and store on the shelf for up to a year.

When the jam is cool down to room temperature, it has a beautiful amber color, thick texture and rich taste.

Notes:

The ratio of sugar and orange mixture is 1:1
It is important to use a heavy bottom saucepan, so that the jam doesn’t burn during the long cooking time.
Keep in mind that the cooking time will vary, depending on the amount of oranges, boiling intensity and diameter of your cookware.
If you didn’t sterilize the jars, the jam can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one month.
If you sterilize the jars in a water bath canner, the jam can be stored on the shelf for up to a year, unopened.

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