Description
This easy orange jam recipe requires no pectin and features a bright, fresh, and pleasantly bittersweet flavor, perfect for spreading on toast or using in various desserts.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds Oranges (about 5 to 7 medium oranges) (Choose oranges that smell fragrant and have thin skins for less bitterness.)
- 3 cups Granulated sugar (Adjust to taste depending on the sweetness of the oranges.)
- 2-3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice (Enhances flavor and helps with the setting of the jam.)
- 1 cup Water (More if needed while simmering.)
- 1 pinch Salt (optional) (To round out the sweetness.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash the oranges well. Peel and scrape off most of the white pith if you want less bitterness, or leave a little for a classic marmalade vibe.
- Chop the orange flesh into small pieces and remove any seeds you find.
Cooking
- Add the chopped oranges and water to a wide pot and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes until the fruit softens and looks juicy.
- Stir in the sugar and lemon juice, continuing to stir until the sugar dissolves, then let it come to a gentle boil.
- Cook at a steady simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring often, until the jam reaches your desired thickness.
- Blend the jam lightly with a potato masher or an immersion blender if you prefer a smoother texture.
- Test for set using the freezer plate test: spoon a little jam onto a cold plate; if it wrinkles slightly and holds the line, it is ready.
- Turn off the heat and ladle the jam into clean jars.
Notes
Let the jam rest in the fridge for a day before using for better flavor. This jam can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Condiment, Snack
- Cuisine: American