A step-by-step recipe for making banana and orange jam for the winter

Fresh banana and orange jam is a true vitamin bomb that will boost the immune system of both adults and children during the cold season. This preserve will be a beautiful addition to any holiday table, as it looks incredibly bright and unusual. Of course, to preserve the maximum benefits of fresh fruit, you need to know a few preservative tips.

Banana and Orange Jam: The Subtleties and Secrets of Preparing

The key to making banana-orange jam is choosing the right ingredients. Unfortunately, even if you follow the recipe meticulously and don't overcook the ingredients, the jam may turn out bland if you use unappetizing fruit. The rules for choosing the right one are simple: just taste the ingredients.

If they're sweet and delicious raw, they'll also impart a pleasant aroma and flavor when preserved. However, it's also important to consider the following:

1. It is essential to remove the foam that forms during the cooking process of the oranges, as this will help preserve the transparency of the product.
2. Orange zest is added to enhance the flavor, but is not at all necessary.
3. Contrary to popular belief, it is strictly forbidden to use overripe bananas.

After preparation, the mixture must be cooled by covering it with warm things, such as a woolen blanket or fur coat.

But you can't turn the jars upside down: the acid released from the oranges will cause the iron lids to oxidize.

Prepare all the necessary ingredients

For this recipe, use Sicilian or Egyptian oranges with a bright, rich orange hue. They should be unripe, in their full juice, and without multiple seeds.

It's best to choose bananas that are medium ripe, without dark spots. Oranges and bananas should be thoroughly washed and left to dry naturally.

Sterilizing containers for canning

For this fragrant and vibrant jam, two- to three-liter jars are suitable, but smaller ones are also suitable. First, inspect them for chips, cracks, and dark spots. If none are present, the jars are ready for use. Wash the jars in hot water with baking soda and dish soap. Then rinse them with cold water and sterilize.

You can sterilize jars using any method. For example, you can microwave the jars for 2-3 minutes on medium power. Or you can bake them in the oven at 220 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes. If you only have a small number of jars, you can sterilize them over the spout of a boiling kettle.

The lids don't need to be sterilized, as the rubber seal inside will melt. Instead, place them in boiling water for a couple of minutes and then lay them out on a clean towel.

Recipe and step-by-step preparation of banana-orange jam

Take:

• 6 oranges;
• 10 bananas;
• 2.5 kilograms of sugar;
• 2 glasses of water.

The oranges are cut into strips, then quartered (peel included), and the bananas are sliced. A sugar syrup is made, and the fruit pieces are added to it. Cooking continues for two hours until thick. You can tell when it's time to set the jam aside simply by dropping a drop of the mixture onto a plate. If it doesn't spread, the jam is ready. Jar it while it's still hot.

Storage features of the finished product

Store in a dry, dark place. Maximum shelf life: up to 2 years.

Serving rules

Served with various seasonal fruits and cream. Delicious with toast and buns.