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Homemade Lemon and Bergamot Orange Jam
Homemade lemon and bergamot orange jam blends tangy citrus and floral perfume in one jar. First, you wash and slice lemons and bergamot oranges thinly, removing all seeds. Then, boil them in water four times to tame bitterness :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. Next, simmer with sugar until the mixture thickens and glows. Finally, let it rest before jarring while still warm. The result is fragrant, bright, and elegantly citrusy.
Ingredients
● 4 bergamot oranges
● 4 lemons
● 600 g sugar
● 500 g water
Directions
Wash the fruit very well using a kitchen sponge.
Slice the fruit into very thin slices and remove the seeds.
Put the sliced fruit in a pot, cover with water and boil for 10 minutes.
Next, strain the fruit, discarding the first water and repeat the same thing 3 more times.
Put the strained fruit in a pot, add the sugar and the water and boil on high heat for 10 minutes, removing any foam from the surface with a slotted spoon.
Next, lower the heat to medium and boil for 30-35 minutes until the jam has thickened.
Once the jam is ready, allow it to rest for 10 minutes and then store in sterilized jars.
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