🍓🍊 Homemade Strawberry Orange Jam Recipe

Strawberries and oranges combine in this homemade jam recipe, which pairs fresh strawberries with orange zest and juice for a sweet and tangy spread. The method covers preparing the fruit, macerating it with sugar and lemon juice, cooking to a set, and jarring the finished jam. Suggested uses include toast, scones, yogurt, and cake or tart filling.

• Ingredients: strawberries, oranges, sugar, and lemon juice
• Step-by-step method from maceration to testing for setting point
• Jarring and sealing the jam while hot
• Serving ideas for toast, scones, yogurt, and cake filling

🍓🍊 Homemade Strawberry Orange Jam Recipe Enjoy the bright sweet taste of summer all year long with this strawberry orange jam Fresh strawberries meet zesty oranges for a sweet tangy spread thats perfect on toast scones yogurt or even as a cake filling Whether you're an experienced jam maker or just starting out this recipe is simple rewarding and absolutely delicious ## 📝 Ingredients Strawberries 1 kg about 22 lbs hulled and chopped Oranges 2 large juice and zest Sugar 700–900 g 35–45 cups adjust to your preferred sweetness Lemon juice 2 tablespoons helps set the jam and adds acidity Optional a pinch of cinnamon or a few drops of vanilla extract for a warm depth of flavor ## 🍳 Step by Step Instructions ### 1️⃣ Prepare the Fruit Wash and hull your strawberries then chop them into small pieces Finely zest the oranges being careful not to include the bitter white pith Juice the oranges and strain out any seeds and excess pulp ### 2️⃣ Combine and Macerate In a large pot mix together the chopped strawberries orange zest orange juice sugar and lemon juice Let the mixture rest for 20–30 minutes This maceration step helps draw out the natural juices and starts dissolving the sugar ### 3️⃣ Cook the Jam Place the pot over medium heat and stir gently until the sugar completely dissolves Bring the mixture to a boil stirring frequently to avoid burning or sticking Skim off any foam that rises to the top for a clearer prettier jam ### 4️⃣ Check for Setting Point After 20–30 minutes of boiling test the jam by putting a spoonful on a chilled plate Let it sit for a few seconds then push it gently if it wrinkles its ready If its still runny continue boiling and check every 5 minutes ### 5️⃣ Jar and Seal While hot pour the jam into sterilized jars Seal immediately and flip the jars upside down for a few minutes to create a vacuum seal Let the jars cool completely at room temperature before storing ## 💡 Tips and Serving Suggestions This jam is perfect on warm toast fresh scones or swirled into yogurt and oatmeal You can also use it as a fruity cake or tart filling If you like a smoother jam mash or blend the fruit before or during cooking ## 🎥 Video Guide In our video we will guide you through each step of making this luscious jam at home Learn how to balance the sweetness of strawberries with the refreshing zest of oranges for a jam that truly pops with flavor ## 💬 Join Our Community If you enjoyed this recipe dont forget to like the video leave a comment sharing your favorite jam combination and subscribe to our channel for more homemade goodness