Orange Honey Jelly
Brighten your breakfast table with the luscious simplicity of Orange Honey Jelly, a homemade spread bursting with the vibrant taste of freshly squeezed orange juice and the natural sweetness of honey. This easy-to-make recipe combines wholesome ingredients like orange zest and powdered pectin to achieve a perfectly smooth, jelly-like consistency in just under an hour. The addition of granulated sugar enhances the flavor balance, while a hint of orange zest adds a fresh, aromatic touch. Ideal for toast, pastries, or even glazing meats, this versatile jelly is a delightful way to enjoy the sunny citrus flavors of orange. With no artificial preservatives, it's a comforting and all-natural treat perfect for the whole family.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 ml Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 200 g Honey
- 10 g Powdered pectin
- 50 g Granulated sugar
- 50 ml Water
- 1 tsp Orange zest
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the freshly squeezed orange juice and honey. Stir well to dissolve the honey into the juice.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and heat the mixture gently, stirring occasionally, until warm but not boiling.
In a small bowl, mix the powdered pectin with the granulated sugar. This helps the pectin to evenly distribute without clumping.
Slowly sprinkle the pectin-sugar mixture into the warm orange juice and honey, whisking constantly to ensure it fully dissolves.
Add the 50 ml of water and orange zest to the saucepan, then increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Once boiling, continue to cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and reaches a jelly-like consistency. To test, drop a small amount onto a cold plate. If it firms up quickly, it's ready.
Remove the saucepan from heat and skim off any foam that may have formed on the surface with a spoon.
Carefully ladle the hot jelly into sterilized glass jars, leaving about 1 cm of headspace at the top. Seal the jars with airtight lids.
Let the jars cool completely at room temperature, then store the jelly in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1049 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 274.3 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 257.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1114 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
