04/06/2026
🍊 Let’s eat some Mandarin!
Fun fact: Did you know mandarins are one of the sweetest citrus fruits and are actually easier to peel than most oranges? Their loose skin makes them the perfect snack!
It’s mandarin season right now – the perfect time to enjoy these juicy little suns!
Here’s a super simple recipe for Fruity Mandarin Jam (not marmalade!):
It’s like spreading real mandarin oranges on your toast. Lightly sweetened so you taste the full fresh orange flavor.
Soft Citrus Mandarin Jam
Prep: 30 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 45 min
Makes: 4–5 small jars (250 ml)
Ingredients:
• 2 lb (12–15) mandarin oranges
• 1 lemon
• 1 cup sugar (you can use less if you want it even lighter!)
• 1 pack No Sugar Needed Pectin
Instructions:
1. Peel the mandarins and remove as much white pith as possible (this keeps it from becoming bitter). Remove seeds.
2. Chop the segments into small pieces (you can pulse briefly with an immersion blender – don’t make it completely smooth).
3. Zest and juice the lemon and mix with the chopped mandarins. You should have about 4 cups.
4. In a large pot, mix the prepared mandarins with the pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil while stirring.
5. Add sugar, stir well, and boil for 3 more minutes.
6. Pour into clean hot jars, leave 1/4 inch space, put on lids.
7. Process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.
Let cool and enjoy! Your jam will keep for up to a year on the shelf.
Perfect on toast, yogurt, or straight from the spoon 😋
