Apple and Orange Jam for Winter: Recipe + 9 Step-by-Step Photos

Apples typically darken when cooked for a long time. But when paired with citrus, they retain their light color. This results in a jar of jam that's incredibly vibrant, as if drenched in sunlight. The flavor of the preserves only further enhances the rich summer tones.

Nutritional value per serving

36.6 kcal

Proteins: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbohydrates: 7.3 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Time in the kitchen: 20 min
Complexity:

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 1

It's crucial to choose tart green apples, such as Simirenko, for this recipe. They contain the highest amount of natural pectin. Consequently, once the jam has cooled, it will become quite thick even without the use of other gelling agents.

Apples and citrus fruits pair beautifully with spices. This recipe, in addition to the classic cinnamon stick, also uses saffron. It's optional, but if you can find it at the market, be sure to try it. It will add a soft, oriental flavor to the jam.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Apple and orange jam for the winter

Ingredients

Servings

Apples

1 kg
Orange

1 kg
Lemon

1 pcs
Sugar

800 G
Saffron

1 tsp
Cinnamon

1 pcs

Preparation

Step 1

We weigh and prepare the ingredients for the recipe. Wash all the fruit.

Step 2

Peel the apples. Peel and core them. Cut the fruit into medium-sized pieces. Immediately squeeze lemon juice over them to prevent them from browning. Stir.

Step 3

Grate the zest of one orange and half a lemon over a portion of jam. Mix it with saffron. It will not only add new notes to the flavor of the jam but also add a hint of color.

Step 4

Peel the oranges, then scoop out the pulp, removing the thick membranes. Then slice the orange segments and add them to the apples.

Step 5

Sprinkle the fruit with sugar. Stir, being careful not to damage the pieces, and set aside for a couple of hours to release their juices.

Step 6

Bring the apples and oranges to a boil in a saucepan and cook for 3 minutes. Let cool completely. Repeat.

Step 7

Grind the mixture, cooled for the second time, with an immersion blender.

Step 8

Place a cinnamon stick in the bowl.

Step 9

Return the jam to the stovetop, bring to a boil, and then let it simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick and pour into sterilized jars for long-term storage.

Similar video recipe: Apple-Orange Jam

For lovers of natural flavors and quick recipes, I offer a simplified version of apple-orange jam. It takes no more than an hour to prepare. Each jar contains only apples, oranges, and sugar. This means the flavor will be simple, yet vibrant and very pleasant.

Choosing spices for jam

Instead of cinnamon and saffron, you can add cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla to apples and oranges. You'll also get a very interesting combination of preserves with basil and mint. However, I still recommend trying the basic version of the recipe first before experimenting with other flavors.

Don't forget to share this recipe with other preserve lovers. This sunny citrus-apple jam will look wonderful on both the shelf and the table. And its taste will leave no one indifferent.

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