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Blood Orange Jam

Blood Orange Jam is an easy small batch jam that highlights the unique flavor and color of blood oranges!

Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 69 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs blood oranges
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 Vanilla Beans

Instructions

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  1. Remove the peels from the oranges. I do this by slicing off the very top and bottom, and, with the orange firmly sitting on my surface, carefully cut away the peel, from top to bottom, working my way around the orange. Try not to cut away too much of the flesh, but do remove the bitter white part. Discard the peels.
  2. Thickly slice the oranges and remove any seeds. Puree the oranges, in batches, in a food processor, and then put in a large pot, preferably one with a heavy bottom to prevent scorching. Stir in the sugar and lemon juice, and add the vanilla seeds and pods. Bring up to a boil, lower the heat to medium, and boil for about 40 minutes until the mixture has reduced by at least 2/3, and has thickened. Stir frequently, especially toward the end when it could scorch. Be aware that the jam will thicken even more as it cools.
  3. Remove the vanilla pods and push the jam through a mesh strainer. I use the back of a large spoon to force as much as possible through. You should only be left with a thin layer of solids. This step is optional.
  4. Fill your jar or jars and let cool before covering and refrigerating. Jam will keep at least 3 weeks in the refrigerator, or up to a year in the freezer.

Notes

  • You can use a little more or less sugar, just be sure to taste the jam as it is cooking and adjust the amount to your liking.
  • If you don't want to use expensive vanilla beans, use vanilla extract or, better yet, vanilla paste. If you are using extract, add it after the jam has cooked. You might also experiment with almond extract, or just let the pure blood orange flavor shine through on its own.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Tbsp Calories 69kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.2g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Sodium 0.1mg (0%) Potassium 137mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 170IU (3%) Vitamin C 40mg (44%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 69

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Tbsp
Calories 69kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Sodium 0.1mg 0%
Potassium 137mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 170IU 3%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.