Strawberry Orange Jam

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Inspect 8 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust; discard any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until strawberry jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Wash, hull, and crush strawberries in a large bowl. Measure berries; you should have about 5 cups.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Scrub oranges well under hot running water; pat dry with paper towels. Zest oranges; place zest in a medium bowl and set aside. Peel oranges; remove all white pith. Divide oranges into segments; remove any white fibrous membranes and seeds. Finely chop oranges; stir into zest.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Combine crushed strawberries and orange-zest mixture in a large pot over medium heat; stir in pectin and slowly bring to a full rolling boil. Add sugar; stir to dissolve. Return to a full rolling boil on high heat; boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Skim any foam with a ladle or large spoon.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Pack hot jam into the prepared jars, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and tightly screw on rings.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water; bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch; bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Remove jars from the stockpot; place on a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Rest for 24 hours without moving jars. Gently press center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (128 servings total)