🍓🍊 Homemade Strawberry Orange Jam Recipe

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🍓🍊 Homemade Strawberry Orange Jam Recipe

Enjoy the bright sweet taste of summer all year long with this strawberry orange jam Fresh strawberries meet zesty oranges for a sweet tangy spread thats perfect on toast scones yogurt or even as a cake filling Whether you're an experienced jam maker or just starting out this recipe is simple rewarding and absolutely delicious

## 📝 Ingredients

Strawberries 1 kg about 22 lbs hulled and chopped
Oranges 2 large juice and zest
Sugar 700–900 g 35–45 cups adjust to your preferred sweetness
Lemon juice 2 tablespoons helps set the jam and adds acidity
Optional a pinch of cinnamon or a few drops of vanilla extract for a warm depth of flavor

## 🍳 Step by Step Instructions

### 1️⃣ Prepare the Fruit

Wash and hull your strawberries then chop them into small pieces
Finely zest the oranges being careful not to include the bitter white pith
Juice the oranges and strain out any seeds and excess pulp

### 2️⃣ Combine and Macerate

In a large pot mix together the chopped strawberries orange zest orange juice sugar and lemon juice
Let the mixture rest for 20–30 minutes This maceration step helps draw out the natural juices and starts dissolving the sugar

### 3️⃣ Cook the Jam

Place the pot over medium heat and stir gently until the sugar completely dissolves
Bring the mixture to a boil stirring frequently to avoid burning or sticking
Skim off any foam that rises to the top for a clearer prettier jam

### 4️⃣ Check for Setting Point

After 20–30 minutes of boiling test the jam by putting a spoonful on a chilled plate Let it sit for a few seconds then push it gently if it wrinkles its ready
If its still runny continue boiling and check every 5 minutes

### 5️⃣ Jar and Seal

While hot pour the jam into sterilized jars
Seal immediately and flip the jars upside down for a few minutes to create a vacuum seal
Let the jars cool completely at room temperature before storing

## 💡 Tips and Serving Suggestions

This jam is perfect on warm toast fresh scones or swirled into yogurt and oatmeal
You can also use it as a fruity cake or tart filling
If you like a smoother jam mash or blend the fruit before or during cooking

## 🎥 Video Guide

In our video we will guide you through each step of making this luscious jam at home Learn how to balance the sweetness of strawberries with the refreshing zest of oranges for a jam that truly pops with flavor

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