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Orange Jam
Orange jam is a delicious citrus treat. Surely many have two or three oranges and a lemon at home in the refrigerator, which is enough to make such a citrus sweet. What could be better than a fresh toast or other pastries with orange and lemon jam for breakfast? Moreover, it is quick and easy to prepare, and in the end, it turns out to be a treasure trove of vitamins useful for boosting immunity.
Preparation time: 90 minutes.
Caloric value: 197 kcal per 100 grams of the dish.
Ingredients
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- oranges – 2-3 pcs. (total pulp - 600 g.);
- lemon – 1 pc;
- sugar – 600 g.
Preparation
- Since citrus fruits are seasonal products, this orange jam is usually made in winter. Let's prepare the fruits by thoroughly cleaning the surface.
- For orange jam with lemon, you will need the pulp of the fruits. Peel the skin, separate the segments without the white part and membranes. Check very carefully for any seeds; they must be removed. At this point, it's necessary to weigh the citrus fruits, as this will be useful for calculating the sugar. We have six hundred grams of orange and lemon pulp. Remember this.
- Place the prepared ingredients in a bowl and blend with a blender. You can also pass the fruits through a meat grinder; this method will also work well.
- Transfer the citrus puree to a saucepan and put it on the heat. Add sugar, which should be exactly as much as the fruit pulp. Remember, we had six hundred grams of pulp, so we take six hundred grams of sugar. At this point, you can add cinnamon, ginger, nuts; this is all to taste.
- Bring the mass to a boil, then switch the timer to below medium temperature. Be sure to stir the citrus mass to prevent it from burning. The thicker it becomes, the more often it needs to be stirred. When foam forms, remove it with a slotted spoon.
- The jam should be cooked for exactly one hour. During this time, the mass turns a beautiful amber color. Prepare the containers. It is better to use jars with screw caps that should be washed and sterilized beforehand. Transfer the boiling mass into the jars and seal with the lids. Such preserves can be stored for up to six months, both in a cool place and at room temperature.
- After an hour of boiling, the amber jam has almost turned into orange honey. After cooling, it becomes very thick even without thickeners. Orange jam can be added to muffins and croissants, used to make pies, or added to cottage cheese and ice cream.
During a tea party, treat your friends to this aromatic jam, and give them a jar of this delicacy to take home. We are sure your friends will be incredibly happy with such a gift.
