Orange Jam
Homemade jam is the answer for preserving fruit at its peak. Whether you have too many oranges, or need a fun topping for your sourdough toast, this from scratch orange jam is easy to make and super flavorful!
Servings: 12 servings (¾ cup or 225 grams)
Calories: 59kcal
Equipment
- medium sized saucepan
- spoon
- plate
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups peeled and segmented orange
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Heat oranges, granulated sugar, and water over medium high heat in a medium sized saucepan until boiling.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until the fruit has thickened. To test that the jam is thick enough, place a plate in the refrigerator until chilled. Place a small dollop of jam on the chilled plate. If the jam stiffens, it’s fully cooked. There will still be a small amount of liquid that runs from the jam.
- Transfer jam to a small bowl, and refrigerate for 1 hour until fully cooled.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 - 2 weeks.
Notes
Storage: The jam can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 - 2 weeks. Alternatively, store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
To prevent sugar crystals from forming in the final jam, you can brush the sugar off the sides of the saucepan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water.
Be sure not to cook the jam for too long, otherwise, it will become too thick after it cools in the refrigerator. The cold plate test will help you judge how long the jam needs to cook.
Nutrition
Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.03mg
