Do you like fruity and original jams? Discover this recipe for mandarin jam, perfect for breakfast or to enhance your pastries. Follow the instructions for a sweet, slightly sour result without bitterness!

Ingredients   (for about 2 pots):

  • 1.5 kg thick tangerines   (thick peel)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 700 g sugar
  • 1 glass of lemon or tangerine juice   (225 ml)
  • 1 Zimtstange  (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon butter   (to reduce foam)
  • Juice of one lime   (to adjust the consistency)

Preparation steps   :

1. Preparation of the bark

  • Wash the tangerines with water and baking soda (1 teaspoon) for 30 minutes to remove impurities.
  • Carefully remove the white skin from the inside and outside of the shell. Rinse thoroughly.
  • Boil the peels in a pot of water for 5 minutes, discard the water and repeat the process a second time to remove the bitterness.

2. Cooking the bark

  • Place the shells in a pot, cover with water and bring to the boil.
  • Add half of the sugar (350 g) and the mandarin/lemon juice. Mix and leave to stand for 5 minutes.
  • Cook uncovered  over   medium heat  for 25 minutes  , skimming off the foam regularly. Add butter to reduce foaming.

3. Finish the jam

  • Add the remaining sugar (350 g) and the cinnamon and cook for a further   20 minutes  , stirring with a hand blender until smooth.
  • Check the consistency: if it is too runny, add the lime juice and cook for   another 5 minutes  . Remove the cinnamon at the end of the cooking time.

4. Potting

  • Pour the hot jam into   sterilized jars  , close tightly with new lids and then turn the jars upside down until they have cooled completely. This will ensure optimal storage (up to 2 years in a cool place).

5th tasting

  • Once cooled, open a jar and enjoy this jam on toast, in cakes or with cream cheese. A real treat with aromas of citrus fruits and cinnamon!

Tips and advice   🌟

  • Against bitterness   : To soften the taste, it is important to cook the peels twice.
  • Consistency   : Test the consistency on a cold plate: if the jam solidifies, it is ready!
  • Personalization   : Replace the cinnamon with vanilla or star anise to vary the taste.

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