Orange Jam

I want to share with you a recipe for a delicious orange jam.

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The list of necessary products for making orange jam:

1.oranges - 1 kg (3-4 pcs)

2. citric acid - 0.5 tsp.

3.Sugar - 300 - 400 g.

4.water - 400 ml.

5.toothpicks.

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First you need to thoroughly wash the oranges, I wash them under running water, wiping well with a sponge (oranges are treated with special means so that they are stored for a long time, therefore thorough washing is necessary, because we will use the crusts). Then wipe the oranges dry.

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There are two ways to slice orange peels. My first favorite way - I cut in a spiral.

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Such spirals are obtained.

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The second way of cutting is in stripes along the orange.

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From the top of the orange to the bottom.

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Such stripes are obtained.

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This is what happened as a result of our efforts.

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We take one strip and begin to twist it into a roll.

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We twisted it, fix it with a toothpick, piercing the roll through and through.

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Break off half of a toothpick, use it to fix the next roll.

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As a result, we get a lot of orange curls. The orange smell spreads throughout the apartment! Mmmm!

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Fill with water so that the orange curls are completely covered and we will soak them so that all the bitterness is gone. You need to change the water 2 - 3 times a day for 3 days. I sometimes add curls as I eat oranges, so my soak time is extended to 5 days.

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It's been 3 days, let's start making our jam. I change the water for the last time, put it on the stove and bring it to a boil over maximum heat.

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The water boiled.

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I drain the water.

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I pour the curls into a bowl of cold water. When they have cooled down, I drain the water.

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I take out toothpicks from all the curls.

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I put it in a saucepan.

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I fill it with water and add all the sugar.

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It is necessary to bring to a boil, then tighten the fire and cook over low heat for 30 - 40 minutes.

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At the end of cooking, add citric acid.

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I squeeze the juice of one orange.

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I add orange juice to the jam and turn it off. I cook in several stages. I boil it 3 times for 30-40 minutes, followed by cooling after each boiling. I cook for three evenings: I boiled it for 30-40 minutes, left it on the stove until the next evening. Or it can be cooked in one day by simply chilling after each boil. After the last boil, I pour the jam into jars. Orange rose curls become sweet with a rich orange flavor, syrup like liquid honey.

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Bon Appetit!!!

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Jam roses can be used to decorate cakes and various jellies.

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Or you can drain the jam syrup, dry the curls, sprinkle with sugar or powder and you will get candied fruits.

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I wish you all good health and a beautiful winter !!!