Orange Jam (Orange Marmalade)
This orange jam (orange marmalade) will be adored by marmalade haters. The orange zest is fine, leaving the pith out, making it sweet and full of orange flavor.
Servings 16
Calories 138kcal
Ingredients
- 10 medium Valencia oranges
- ½ cup of zest
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Using a zester, remove the zest from 5 medium Valencia oranges. You should have approx ½ cup of zest.
- Cut the oranges in half and extract the juice from these oranges.
Continue juicing additional oranges until you collect 2 cups of juice. - Reserve the seeds collected from juicing and place in a small cheese cloth, tied with kitchen twine. The seeds will release natural pectin needed for the marmalade.
- In a small pot over high heat, add orange juice and granulated sugar. Stir until sugar has dissolved.
- Stir in the zest and the cloth packet of seeds.
- Bring mixture to boil, then reduce to medium heat and continue cooking until jam thickens, about 30-35 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let seeds sit in the marmalade for 20 more minutes before removing.
- Pour into an 8-oz jar and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Serving Suggestions: For extra flavor add 1 teaspoon of orange blossom water or 1 TBS Grand Marnier during the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
Cooking Tips: If you like larger bites or orange zest, you can scrape out the pith (white part) of the orange shells after juicing, and coarsely chop the remaining skin to desired size.
Yield: One 8-ounce jar
CANNED: Jams that have been canned using hot water canning, can last in a cool dark pantry for up to a year. As long as the seal is intact and mold is not present, the jam is safe to eat past a year.
REFRIGERATE: You can also store jam in the refrigerator. The USDA says that it will last for 10 days, but I have found that it lasts longer than that. Use your best judgement.
FREEZE: There are freezer safe jam containers that can be used to store your jam in the freezer. Again, the USDA says it will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months but I have found that it does last longer. Again, use your best judgement.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g
