Orange jam
6 servings
30 minutes
Orange jam is a refined dessert with a bright, refreshing citrus flavor. This recipe has deep roots in European cuisine, where jam became a symbol of home comfort and care. Oranges soaked in sweet syrup acquire a rich aroma with a slight tartness, balancing between freshness and tenderness. This jam is perfect as an addition to morning toast, fragrant pies, or even as a sauce for meat dishes. The cooking process requires patience, but the reward is worth the effort: a thick, amber mass filled with sunny energy. Thanks to thin slices of orange and long simmering over low heat, the jam's texture remains soft while its flavor unfolds multifacetedly. It is not just sweetness but true culinary art that brings warmth and coziness in every bite.
1
Wash the oranges, cut them in half lengthwise, remove the peels, slice each half into thin pieces, and remove the seeds that add bitterness to the jam.
- Oranges: 1 kg
2
Prepare a syrup, add sliced orange pieces, and simmer for 1.5–2 hours on low heat, avoiding strong boiling.
- Sugar: 1.5 kg
- Oranges: 1 kg
- Water: 2 glasss