Description
Mandarin Orange Jelly is a delightful homemade treat that encapsulates the essence of summer in every jar. This vibrant and zesty jelly, made with fresh mandarin juice, sugar, and a hint of lemon, is perfect for spreading on toast, drizzling over desserts, or adding to cheese platters. Its bright color and refreshing taste make it an ideal addition to any meal or as a thoughtful gift for loved ones. With just a few simple steps, you can create this delicious jelly at home and enjoy the unique flavors year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh mandarin juice (with seeds and large pulp removed)
- 7 cups sugar
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 package Liquid Certo Pectin
Instructions
- Sterilize jars and lids to ensure freshness.
- Juice mandarins and lemons to achieve 4 cups of mandarin juice and ¼ cup of lemon juice.
- In a large heavy-bottom pan, combine mandarin juice, sugar, and butter over high heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a rolling boil; boil hard for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
- Stir in Liquid Certo Pectin; return to a boil for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat; ladle hot jelly into sterilized jars with ¼ inch headspace.
- Wipe jar rims clean, secure lids, and process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 52
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg