This orange jam recipe is a quick way to turn oranges into a sweet, spreadable preserve. Just cook, blend, and store—no pectin needed.
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How to Make Orange Jam
- Prepare the Oranges. Peel and chop the oranges, removing the white pith and seeds. Add to a saucepan with sugar, orange zest, and lemon juice.



- Cook and Blend. Cook over medium heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring often until the fruit breaks down. Blend until smooth or slightly chunky.



- Simmer and Store. Return to heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes until thickened. Let cool, then transfer to clean jars and refrigerate. Use within 2–3 weeks.
(Related: Tomato Jam)
Storage and Freezing Instructions
To Store: Store the orange jam in airtight containers or sterilized jars in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 weeks.
To Freeze: For longer storage, freeze the jam in a ziplock bag for up to 6 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before using.


More Good Homemade Jam Recipes
Homemade Orange Jam
This orange jam recipe is a quick way to turn oranges into a sweet, spreadable preserve. Just cook, blend, and store—no pectin needed.

Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds navel oranges
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- ½ lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Peel the oranges, removing as much white pith as possible, and roughly chop the fruit, discarding any seeds.
- Add the chopped oranges, sugar, orange zest, and lemon juice to a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the oranges break down and the mixture softens—about 15–20 minutes.
- Once the fruit is soft and juicy, blend the mixture using an immersion blender (or transfer carefully to a blender) until smooth or slightly chunky, as preferred.
- Return to the heat and simmer for another 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Let cool, then transfer to clean jars.
- Cover and refrigerate. Use within 2–3 weeks.
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I just made this orange jam and it is delicious, it is not as firm as I though it would be but it is still cooling down so I assume it will still change the texture slightly. I was wondering if I can use water bath canning to preserve it for longer?
Oh definitely, it should firm up for sure!
And so sorry Eva, I generally only make refrigerator versions of this, and couldn’t speak to how shelf stable the orange jam would be if water bath canned :(