Description
Sweet citrus magic comes alive in homemade orange jam, delivering sunshine-soaked flavor straight from your kitchen. Zesty Mediterranean notes dance with sugary undertones, inviting you to savor each spoonful of pure seasonal delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 35 ounces (1 kilogram) oranges
- 26 ounces (740 grams) granulated sugar
Acidic Components:
- 1 lemon (juice)
Liquid:
- 17 fluid ounces (500 milliliters) water
Instructions
- Meticulously cleanse oranges under cool running water, ensuring no residue remains. Carefully remove peels, slicing them into delicate, gossamer-thin strips approximately 1/8 inch wide. Gently scrape away excess white pith to prevent unwelcome bitterness. Segment the peeled citrus fruits, discarding any unwanted seeds.
- Transfer the fragmented orange pieces, gossamer peel strips, granulated sweetener, citrus extract, and liquid into a capacious cooking vessel. Position over medium flame, stirring vigorously until sugar crystals completely dissolve.
- Reduce thermal intensity to minimal setting. Allow mixture to gently simmer for approximately 45-60 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent scorching. Monitor the transformation as liquid gradually thickens and develops a luscious, glossy texture.
- Validate jam’s readiness through precision techniques. Deposit a modest dollop onto a pre-chilled ceramic surface. Trace a path with your fingertip – if the substance wrinkles, it signals perfect consistency. Alternatively, utilize a culinary thermometer; optimal temperature registers at 220°F (104°C).
- Carefully extract the molten preserve from heat source. Methodically transfer into sanitized glass receptacles, maintaining approximately 1/4 inch headspace. Pristinely wipe vessel rims to ensure immaculate sealing.
- Position sealed containers inversely on pristine surface, allowing complete cooling. This strategic orientation facilitates vacuum sealing, preserving the jam’s exquisite flavor profile.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by choosing ripe, fragrant oranges with vibrant color and minimal blemishes.
- Remove as much white pith as possible to prevent bitter undertones in the final jam.
- Use a candy thermometer for precise consistency and accurate temperature monitoring during cooking.
- Store homemade jam in sterilized glass jars in a cool, dark pantry for optimal preservation and freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 228
- Sugar: 55 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg