Homemade Orange Jam – A Step-by-Step Recipe with Photos

If you've been dreaming of spreading aromatic orange confiture on toast or a fluffy croissant, you're in luck! This recipe will create a delicious and healthy treat for your most enjoyable tea parties with your nearest and dearest.

Nutritional value per serving

120 kcal

Proteins: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 100 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Time in the kitchen: 2 hours
Complexity:

A simple recipe.
Number of servings: 1

(1 liter jar)

Homemade orange jam combines the sweetness and subtle bitterness of orange zest. It will fill your kitchen with a unique aroma and leave jars full of orange flavor that will delight you for weeks.

Confiture from orange peels and the pulp can be spread on toast, cookies or muffins, used For fillings and layers cakes or cookies.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Orange jam

Ingredients

Servings

(1 liter jar)

Orange

3 pcs
Sugar

100 G

Preparation

Step 1

Wash the oranges thoroughly and remove the zest using a grater or vegetable peeler. Separate the pulp into segments, removing the seeds and membranes. You should be left with clean orange pulp.

Step 2

Pour water into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil. Place the orange zest into the boiling water. Cook for no more than 15 seconds.

Step 3

Place the zest in a sieve and submerge it in cold water. Bring to a boil again and strain. We won't need the water. Repeat this process at least three times until the water runs clear. This will remove any bitterness from the zest.

Step 4

Place the orange zest and pulp in a clean, dry saucepan. Add sugar. Stir. Bring to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes. Then let cool, bring back to a boil, and simmer for another 45 minutes. Monitor the consistency of the jam. If it begins to thicken too soon, remove it from the heat. Remember to stir occasionally to prevent burning.

Step 5

While still hot, transfer the finished jam into clean, sterilized jars and seal with steamed lids. This will keep the jam fresh longer, even without refrigeration.

Adviсe

The key to achieving a thick orange jam is a long simmer. To test for doneness, place a small plate in the freezer beforehand to ensure it's very cold. After your jam has simmered for 40 minutes, drop a small amount onto the chilled plate. If the jam spreads easily, it's not yet set; if it spreads slightly, it's ready.
It's important to boil the peel three times, as directed in the recipe. This step may seem unnecessary, but it's the only way to ensure that the jam is free of any bitterness.
While cooking, be sure to stir the mixture every 5 minutes to prevent it from bubbling, overflowing, or burning.
If you cool the jam and find that it's too hard after cooling, you've likely overcooked it. You can fix this. Microwave the mixture for 30 seconds to 1 minute, pour it into a saucepan, and add a little water. Stir and bring to a boil.

Answers to frequently asked questions

Is it possible to reduce the amount of sugar in marmalade?

You have to be careful when reducing the amount of sugar when making orange marmalade.

How to thicken orange marmalade?

Orange peel contains natural pectin, so you don't need to add anything to make your orange marmalade thicker.

By following this simple recipe and easy-to-follow cooking tips, you can create a fragrant jam in your own kitchen and treat yourself and your loved ones to a delicious and healthy treat.

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