Antonovka Jam with Orange for the Winter: Recipe + 6 Step-by-Step Photos

A delicate winter treat. Raw Antonovka apples, especially when not fully ripened, are tart and firm. Not everyone likes them. However, when combined with orange, they create a soft, sunny jam that's perfect for any New Year's dessert.

Nutritional value per serving

0 kcal

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

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Time in the kitchen: 15 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

In reality, apple-orange jam takes literally 15-20 minutes to make. However, before cooking, you'll need to wait 3-4 hours for the fruit to release its juices. Using this technique, you can preserve the jam without adding a drop of water. This way, the jam will be the most flavorful.

Depending on your preference, you can add a little lemon to the orange. It will soften the cloying sweetness and make the mixture more translucent. You can also vary the amount of sugar to tailor the recipe to your preferences.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Antonovka jam with orange

Ingredients

Servings

Apples

1 kg
Sugar

1 kg
Orange

1 kg

Preparation

Step 1

Remove the cores from the washed Antonovka apples. You can use a core extractor or simply cut the apple into quarters and remove the seeds with a knife. It doesn't matter.

Step 2

Cut the apple into small pieces.

Step 3

Sprinkle the apples with sugar, stir, and let sit for 3 hours. During this time, the apples will release juice, which will become the basis for the concentrated, aromatic syrup in the jam.

Step 4

We zest the oranges. Then we peel and thin them, removing not only the peel but also all the membranes.

Step 5

Add the oranges to the apples and place over heat. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the jam from sticking to the bottom, especially if the pan is thin-walled.

Step 6

We roll up the orange and Antonovka apple jam into sterilized jars.

A similar video recipe: Antonovka Jam with Orange and Lemon

An interesting variation of apple-citrus jam. In this preparation, the citrus fruits are not filtered, but boiled with the zest. The white part may be slightly bitter, but this only adds a noble spicy note to the preserve.

The most important thing is that the apples remain light in color and the syrup remains amber-clear. So, even unopened, a jar of this jam can serve as a great decorative element. And the taste is simply delicious.

Choose the best fruits

It's commonly believed that rotten and spoiled apples and fruits can be used for jam. But it's better to do the opposite. You'll get the most flavor and nutrition from ripe, beautiful fruits that you'll be tempted to eat raw.

How to store jam

A batch of apple jam will only last 3-5 days in the refrigerator. After that, it will begin to ferment. Therefore, it's best to preserve the jam in half-liter jars so you can eat it right away and avoid worrying about leftovers.

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