There Orange jam it is one of the most loved jams ever. Delicious to spread on bread, rusks and dry biscuits, it is also perfect as a filling for a tart or sponge cake, to cover a soft dessert or as an ingredient for making other desserts. Oranges are a fruit with a thousand benefits: delicious, rich in C vitaminperfect for making salads or to season dishes, in this recipe we offer them in the form of perfect jam also to accompany seasoned spicy cheeses. Some orange both the peel and the pulp will be used, to obtain an even more delicious jam. This recipe involves using a very high percentage of fruit compared to sugar: you will get a very healthy and low-calorie jam. Proceed first by sterilizing the glass jars for preserves, following our suggestions at this link.

Preparation

1

Wash the oranges and dry them well with kitchen paper. Peel them and carefully remove the white inner part.

2

Cut the oranges into cubes and pour them into a steel saucepan with a double bottom.

3

Add the sugar and bring everything to a low flame.

4

Let it cook, stirring well, so that the sugar dissolves.

5

Cook for about 45 minutes or until the pulp is soft, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.

6

To be sure it’s cooked, try pouring a teaspoon of jam on a saucer: if it doesn’t run, the mixture is ready. Then transfer it to sterilized glass jars.

7

Fill up to an inch from the edge, cleaning with a piece of paper if they get dirty. Close with lids and turn the jars upside down until completely cooled.

Advice

You can add to your jam a teaspoon of grated ginger: it will give a very pleasant and fresh, slightly spicy result.

storage

Being able to keep the jars in the pantry for a maximum of 6 months. For the sterilization of jars and the rules for the production of home preserves, we always remind you to carefully read the guidelines of the Ministry of Health.