Mandarin Jam
User Reviews
4.6
92 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
1 large jar
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Calories
2209 kcal
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Course
Breakfast, Condiments
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Cuisine
Australian
Mandarin Jam
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Mandarin Jam blends peeled and seeded mandarins with lemon and jam setting sugar to create a thick, golden preserve. Boiled to a jelly stage, the jam captures the citrus tang and natural sweetness of mandarins. This jam’s texture slightly grips the pan when stirred, indicating it’s set and ready to cool.
Description
Mandarin Jam uses roughly chopped mandarins combined with peeled lemon and water, boiled to soften the fruit before adding jam setting sugar. The cooking process continues until the mixture thickens to a jelly-like consistency, with a pale golden hue and a slight pull when stirred. The use of jam setting sugar ensures proper gelling. Once cooked, the hot jam is jarred in sterilized containers and cooled to room temperature before refrigeration. This recipe produces a spread with a balance of citrus brightness and sweetness suited for toast, desserts, or as a condiment.
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Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups mandarin orange about 4-5 mandarins, peeled, roughly chopped and seeded
- ½ lemon peeled, chopped and seeded
- 2 cups water
- 500 grams jam setting sugar
Instructions
- Peel mandarins, removing loose pith.
- Chop mandarins roughly (breaking up segments into 4 or 5 pieces), removing any seeds. You can also remove any stray seeds later as they float to the top during boiling.
- Place chopped mandarins into saucepan and add the lemon (also peeled, chopped and seeded).
- Add water and place over heat. Bring to the boil and continue to boil uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Add the sugar and continue to boil until the mixture jellies. This should take about 15-25 minutes, depending on the fruit and temperature. When ready, the mixture will start to thicken a little, turn a pale golden colour and will "grab" just slightly to the bottom of the saucepan when you stir the mixture.
- Remember to use jam setting sugar!
- Pour hot jam into a large sterilised jar. Seal with the lid and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate and enjoy for up to one month.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
2209kcal
(110%)
Carbohydrates
570g
(190%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
39mg
(2%)
Potassium
894mg
(19%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
552g
(1104%)
Vitamin A
3332IU
(67%)
Vitamin C
159mg
(177%)
Calcium
214mg
(21%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1large jar
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2209kcal | 110% |
| Carbohydrates | 570g | 190% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 894mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 552g | 1104% |
| Vitamin A | 3332IU | 67% |
| Vitamin C | 159mg | 177% |
| Calcium | 214mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.6
92 reviews
Excellent
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