Orange jam for winter
Description
A simple canning recipe with no extra fuss. We’re making orange jam with zucchini! Surprising and very tasty. Give it a try.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Wash the oranges. Remove the zest. Peel. Dice the flesh.
- 2
Step 2
Peel the zucchini. Remove all seeds completely. Cut into cubes.
- 3
Step 3
Sprinkle the zucchini with sugar and place over heat.
- 4
Step 4
Cook the zucchini together with the orange flesh (without the zest) for about 10 minutes. The zucchini will release juice. This juice needs to be reduced.
- 5
Step 5
Add the orange zest.
- 6
Step 6
Add the star anise and cinnamon. Simmer for 3 minutes. Remove the spices from the jam. How long the spices stay in the jam depends on how much you like star anise and cinnamon. It’s a matter of taste.
- 7
Step 7
Cook the jam down until thickened. Blend everything with an immersion blender until smooth.
- 8
Step 8
Pack into jars and seal. Sterilize the jars beforehand.
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Step 9
Serve.