Description
Indulge in the sunny flavors of homemade orange jam, a delightful spread that brings a burst of citrus to your breakfast table. This easy recipe transforms fresh oranges into a vibrant preserve, perfect for slathering on toast, swirled into yogurt, or used as a glaze for meats. With its balance of sweetness and warmth, this orange jam captures the essence of sunshine and is sure to brighten any meal. Plus, you can easily customize it with spices like cinnamon or cloves for an extra dimension of flavor. Enjoy the satisfaction of creating this delicious treat from scratch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs fresh oranges (about 5 cups puree)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1–2 cinnamon sticks (optional: star anise or cloves)
Instructions
- Peel the oranges carefully to minimize pith and blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
- In a saucepan, mix the orange puree with sugar and desired spices, stirring well.
- Simmer for 20-30 minutes over moderate heat until thickened; test consistency by dropping a spoonful on a cold plate.
- Pour hot jam into sterilized jars, seal, and store in the refrigerator or process in a water bath canner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 48
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg