Stop buying orange marmalade! Prepare it at home for very little money: easy and 100% natural
For years we got used to buying industrial jams without really asking ourselves what they contain. Colourings, preservatives, excess sugar and little real fruit flavour. However, preparing homemade orange marmalade at home is much simpler than it seems and the result is unparalleled: authentic taste, fresh aroma and a natural texture that you can adjust to your liking.
This recipe is meant for those who are looking for something inexpensive, healthy and easy, even if they have never made jams before. With few ingredients and no complicated techniques, you will get a bright, balanced jam made only with real oranges.
Why stop buying commercial jam
Most industrial jams prioritize shelf life over quality. On the other hand, when you do it at home:
- You know exactly what you’re consuming
- Avoid additives, dyes and preservatives
- You control the level of sweetness
- Take advantage of seasonal oranges
- Reduce food waste
In addition, the cost per jar is usually much lower than that of a good quality commercial jam.
Simple and well-known ingredients
For this jam you don’t need anything strange or difficult to get:
- Fresh oranges (preferably in season)
- Sugar (you can adjust the amount according to your taste)
- Water
That’s it. No artificial pectin or industrial thickeners are required.
Step-by-step preparation (easy method)
- Wash the oranges well and cut them into pieces, removing seeds.
- Place them in a pot along with a little water and cook over medium heat until they are very soft.
- Blend the mixture until you get a uniform texture (it can be more rustic or thinner, depending on your preference).
- Add the sugar, mix well and cook again over low heat, stirring, until thickened.
- When it reaches the desired consistency, remove from heat and let cool.
When cooled, the jam finishes taking shape naturally.
Texture and sweetness tailored to your needs
One of the great advantages of this homemade jam is that you can customize it:
- Thicker or softer
- Sweeter or with a stronger citrus touch
- With small pieces of fruit or completely smooth
This way you get a jam exactly the way you like it.
How to enjoy it
This orange marmalade is incredibly versatile:
- On toast or homemade bread
- In plain yogurt
- For cake and biscuit fillings
- As a base for desserts
- To accompany cheeses
Its fresh citrus flavor enhances any preparation.
A small habit that makes a difference
Making jam at home not only improves what you eat, it also changes the way you relate to food: less ultra-processed, more real ingredients, and more awareness in the kitchen.
Once you try this homemade version, you will hardly buy industrial jam again!
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