The aunt sent a box of oranges from Italy and ordered it to be boiled, showing what happened.

Until the sixteenth century, Europeans did not know what oranges were or what they looked like. But China for this sweet fruit is considered the homeland, it is from here that the cunning Portuguese sailors brought oranges to Europe. And even the name, if you look closely, translates as “apple from China”.



Today, oranges, which prefer to grow in warm subtropics, are grown in many countries. Large areas of these fruits are found in China, India, Egypt, Turkey, Spain, Mexico and many other countries. And developed world trade has made oranges a familiar treat for us.

However, our owners with oranges are in no hurry to experiment. Although the same Italian gourmets have long brewed these citrus fruits and even cooked from them. orange-jam. It is believed that in this form you can feel the real taste of ripe oranges.



Of course, many of our readers will be surprised that jam is made from “Chinese apples”. After all, these are not ordinary apples, from which jam was prepared at all times. But who says oranges don't make good? Italians certainly don't think so.

The ingredients

• 2kg oranges
• 5 tbsp sugar (1 kg)
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 tsp butter
• half-lemon

Preparation

1. The first thing you need to do is wash the oranges well. Then remove the peel with a small grater. By the way, later this crushed peel can be used to make desserts. Just remember to put her in the freezer.
   
   
   
   
2. Put peeled oranges in a pot of hot water and cook for a few minutes. Then place the boiled oranges in a container of cold water for a day. Keep in mind that the water during this time will need to be changed 5-6 times.
   
   
   
   
3. Cut the boiled oranges in half, remove the middle and other inedible parts. Then cut the fruit in small cubes.
   
   
   
   
4. Half of all orange cubes pour into a large pan, fill with two glasses of sugar. Then pour the remaining half of the cubes and fill with three more glasses of sugar. Leave it for a day.
   
   
   
   
5. After 24 hours, add water and stir the oranges. Then put the pot on the middle fire. When the brew boils, add the butter, stir. Stir, keep on the fire for about an hour. At the end, add the juice of half a lemon.
   
   
   
   
6. Orange jam Ready! Let him cool, then put him in glass jars and swirl the lids.
   
   
   
   

Such an appetizing delicacy probably will not stand for a long time on the far shelf. But now you have something to celebrate the most expensive guests.

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Have you tried cooking oranges or jaming them? Share your impressions of the process.