Name: Orange marmalade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: Orange - 900 g; Apple juice - 600 ml; Sugar - 900 g

Anyone can make orange jam at home: the key is to find the "right" citrus fruits. Which ones exactly? Not too sweet, not too soft. Seville oranges are ideal (they are quite bitter but very aromatic), but you are unlikely to find them. Instead, you can use just slightly sour oranges, which are not very pleasant to eat fresh. You will find a detailed jam recipe below, and we are sure that once you try it, you will make it again and again — to the delight of all your household members.

Prepare all the jam ingredients. Wash the oranges, then cut into thin slices along with the peel. Remove the seeds and tie them into a knot made of several layers of gauze.

Place orange slices in a saucepan with apple juice. Place the bundle with the seeds there. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 30–40 minutes until the orange zest can be easily pierced with a fork.

Add sugar and stir until it is completely dissolved. Then increase the heat, bring to a high boil and cook the confiture for about four minutes.

Remove the mixture from the heat, remove the foam from the surface. Remove the bundle with the seeds and discard. Let the confiture stand for 15 minutes to cool slightly. Then pour into dry, sterilized jars and seal them.

Orange marmalade

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Pickled Cucumbers for Winter with Vinegar

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Zucchini caviar with mayonnaise is a delicious, delicate, and aromatic preserve that will be a real find for the winter table. Unlike the classic version, the addition of mayonnaise makes the caviar especially thick and velvety, giving it a pleasant richness and a slightly sour note, which makes the taste more harmonious and "homemade."

This caviar stores perfectly all winter; mayonnaise acts not only as a flavor accent but also as an additional preservative, helping to maintain the freshness and richness of the dish. Its taste is mild, creamy, with a slight piquancy and a rich vegetable aroma. This is an ideal option to enjoy the taste of summer in winter. You just need to open a jar and serve the caviar with meat, potatoes, or with a slice of fresh, crispy bread.

Zucchini caviar for winter with mayonnaise

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Discover the amazing zucchini jam with dried apricots – it's not just a sweet treat, but a true treasure trove of fiber and vitamins, enriched with the healing properties of dried apricots. It's perfect for both young and overripe zucchinis that you want to give a new lease on life. The dried apricots will give the neutral zucchini a vibrant flavor with a slight tartness and fill the jam with a subtle, slightly spicy aroma. From the specified amount of ingredients, you will get one 0.3-liter jar.

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Lecsó made with bell peppers is a vibrant, aromatic, and incredibly delicious preserve that brings the taste of summer even in winter. This dish harmoniously combines the sweetness of ripe peppers, the slight tartness of tomatoes, and the piquancy of onions. The flavor of the finished lecsó is rich yet fresh, with a pleasant vegetable aroma that pairs wonderfully with meat dishes, chicken, or potatoes. Lecsó also goes well with rice, buckwheat, or bulgur, transforming a simple porridge into a complete meal.

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Red currants are a true treasure trove of pectin, which is why jam made from them turns out incredibly thick, like a delicate jelly. To achieve the perfect consistency, immediately after cooking, strain the hot berry mixture through a sieve, removing seeds and skin particles. The jam cooks over high heat for only about 10 minutes, requiring constant stirring. The cooled dessert will become quite dense and thick, ideal for layering cakes and pastries. From the specified amount of ingredients, you will get one 0.5-liter jar.

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