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Sunny Southern Preserved Oranges Recipe

Transform a bounty of leftover oranges into a delightful homemade treat! This recipe, inspired by a treasured family recipe, guides you through preserving juicy orange slices in a sweet, tangy syrup. Perfect for gifting or enjoying year-round, these preserved oranges are a delicious addition to breakfast, yogurt parfaits, or even cocktails. Easily adjust the batch size using our handy recipe calculator to use up all those beautiful citrus fruits!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 962.2 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Sunny Southern Preserved Oranges

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How to Make Sunny Southern Preserved Oranges

  1. Peel 10 large oranges and slice them into 1-inch thick rounds.
  2. Place the orange slices in a large, non-reactive pot (stainless steel or enamel). Add 1 cup of cold water for each whole orange (about 10 cups of water for 10 oranges).
  3. Cover the pot and let the oranges sit at room temperature for 24 hours to soften.
  4. After 24 hours, bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 45-60 minutes, or until the orange slices are tender.
  5. Stir in 4 cups granulated sugar and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice. Continue to cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the syrup becomes translucent and the oranges are almost candied (about 15-20 minutes).
  6. While the mixture simmers, prepare your jars by sterilizing them in boiling water for 10 minutes. Remove them carefully and keep them hot.
  7. Ladle the hot orange slices and syrup into the sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace at the top of each jar.
  8. Wipe the jar rims with a clean, damp cloth to remove any syrup or sugar crystals.
  9. Place lids on the jars and screw on the bands finger-tight.
  10. Process the filled jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Ensure jars are fully submerged during processing.
  11. Remove jars from the water bath and let them cool completely. You should hear a 'pop' sound as the jars seal. Check for seals by pressing on the center of each lid; if it doesn't flex, it's sealed.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

942g

Fat

0g

Carbs

82g

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