Canned Mandarin Oranges
Fresh mandarin segments are gently preserved in a light lemon syrup and sealed in jars for a simple, bright citrus conserve.
Servings 4 cups
Ingredients
- 2 lb mandarin oranges, peeled
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel the mandarin oranges and discard the peels. Separate the segments, and carefully remove as much of the pith as you can.
- Make a light syrup by combining the water, sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Do not boil. Stir to dissolve and keep warm.
- When the syrup is ready, pack the mandarin segments into clean hot jars. Pour in the syrup, leaving ½ inch of head space.
- You can apply lids and rings, and process using a standard method (check for altitude) or cool and simply keep in the fridge, which I prefer.