Ingredients
Scale
- 2.0 to 2.3 pounds oranges (about 4 medium)
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 1/3 cup water
- 4 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the oranges and lemon thoroughly.
- Cut off the ends of the oranges, halve them, and slice each half into eight pieces, discarding any seeds.
- Puree the orange pieces in a food processor until finely chopped.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the pureed fruit with lemon zest, lemon juice, water, and sugar; stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30-35 minutes until it thickens enough to slide off a spoon in sheets; test with the cold plate method.
- Pour into jars or containers and let cool before storing in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freezing for three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg