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Orange Jam with Warm Spices

Homemade Orange Jam with Warm Spices for Cozy Mornings

Delightful Orange Jam with Warm Spices that captures the essence of cozy winter mornings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Jam
  • 4 oranges oranges Can substitute with tangerines or clementines
  • 2 cups sugar Adjust to taste based on sweetness of fruit
  • 2 sticks cinnamon sticks ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon can be used
  • 2 pods star anise Ground star anise can be used as a substitute
  • 2 whole cloves Use sparingly if ground

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • blender
  • Canning jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the oranges and remove the peels, leaving minimal white pith.
  2. Cut the peeled oranges into chunks and puree until smooth.
  3. In a saucepan, combine the orange puree, sugar, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves.
  4. Cook the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring, for 20-30 minutes.
  5. Once thickened, pour into sterilized jars and let cool.
  6. Process jars in boiling water bath if preserving for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 50gPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 45gVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust spices based on preference.

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