So it was another uneventful week at our house. Not a lot of activity to post about. However, the canning projects are progressing as there are still a few things we want to get into jars this winter. Thought we’d share a super easy recipe that makes an incredible orange jam.
Nothing like bitter, chunky Marmalade … this is a sweet, tart jam.
With citrus in season oranges are easy to find fruit, even these days. This is an excellent way to preserve some of that juicy goodness for later.
Orange Jam
Quick and easy sweet orange spread
Equipment
- 7 small navel oranges
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 Tbsp pectin
- 2 lemons juiced and zest grated
Instructions
- Wash jars and lids, place jars in pot fully submerged in simmering water, recipe makes 3 to 4 half pints (4 oz) jars
- Peel oranges, remove pith (less pith, less bitterness in jam) and cut into small pieces and add to a blender
- Blend into a smooth juice
- Put sugar, lemon juice and zest in a saucepan over low heat and stir to dissolve, about 5 minutes
- Add blended oranges and pectin to the saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes
- Turn off heat, remove jars from water bath and wipe rims with vinegar soaked cloth
- Fill jars to one inch head space, add lids and rings, finger tight, and return to water bath.
- Process on a boil for 10 minutes, remove and allow to set for 24 hours. remove rings, check seals, label and store
Sounds delicious!