Apple, Orange, and Lemon Jam: A Winter Recipe + 6 Step-by-Step Photos

This delicate amber-colored apple-citrus jam has a consistency more reminiscent of jam. But it packs a refreshing fruity bouquet that will lift your spirits during the winter and saturate your body with vitamins. Apples, lemon, and orange are a winning combination.

Nutritional value per serving

253.1 kcal

Proteins: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 58.8 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 40 min
Time in the kitchen: 25 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

You can skip the apple pureeing step and boil all the ingredients together straight away. This will create a delicious apple-citrus jam. This recipe produces a smooth jam that's perfect for baking and spreading on bread.

You can adjust the amount of sugar and citrus to suit your preferences and the apple variety. For example, Antonovka apples aren't very sweet, so you might want to add more sweetener and orange. If your apples are very sweet, you can use less sugar.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Apple jam with orange and lemon

Ingredients

Servings

Apples

2 kg
Sugar

2 kg
Lemon

1 pcs
Orange

2 pcs
Water

1 cup

Preparation

Step 1

Peel, core, and slice the apples. Add a glass of water to the pan and cook until soft.

Step 2

Peel the orange and lemon zest, then remove the white part of the peel and discard it. Cut the pulp into pieces, remove all the seeds, and blend until smooth.

Step 3

Rub the cooled apples through a sieve to obtain a homogeneous puree.

Step 4

Add all the sugar, zest and citrus pulp to the applesauce.

Step 5

Cook for 25 minutes. You can cook the mixture longer, but then you'll get a dense jam instead of a soft one. Once it's cool, you'll need to cut it with a knife to serve.

Step 6

We roll the finished jam into sterilized jars and put it away.

A similar video recipe: Apple jam with orange and lemon for the winter

If you prefer to feel the fruit pieces when you're tasting your preserves, check out this recipe. The author adds citrus slices to the apples. This not only brings out the delicate lemon and orange aromas but also adds a pleasant texture. The citrus also helps brighten the jam, making the jars simply a joy to behold.

Let the preserves steep

When making preserves, leave them on the shelf for a month or two. During this time, the essential oils in the zest and other aromatic components will fully develop their aroma. Eating the entire jam at once is too wasteful. You simply won't experience the full richness of the aroma the recipe offers.

Soft, smooth jam and classic preserves with fruit pieces are perfect for a variety of desserts. It's best to have a supply of both for all occasions.

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