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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