As summer begins to wind down, don’t you wish you could tuck away a jar of sunshine for the colder seasons ahead? That’s the magic of jam girl summer - preserving all the bright flavor and juicy goodness of peak summer citrus before it disappears from your fruit bowl. Let’s kick off the ultimate end-of-summer jam session by exploring the benefits of citrus jam, how to make it, and tasty Darling Citrus® inspiration for your next batch!
Jamming and canning your favorite Darling Citrus® varieties locks in the natural sweetness of citrus at its ripest, so your taste buds can enjoy bright summer flavor no matter the season.
2. To limit food waste!Got a bit of extra fruit on hand? Making jam is a delicious and effective way to make the most of leftover citrus that may otherwise not get eaten.
3. To zest up your recipes!Say goodbye to mundane meals when you have a jar of Darling Citrus®-y goodness on the shelf! Whether you’re spreading zesty flavor onto your morning toast or arranging a charcuterie board for happy hour, sweet citrus jam brings a vibrant pop of color and flavor to any plate.
4. To bring the kids in on the kitchen fun!Looking to beat summer rainy day boredom? Jam-making is a sweet way to spend an afternoon indoors—and it’s kid-approved! Let little hands help with stirring, pouring, and of course, taste-testing.
5. Shelf-stable jar of sunshine: A properly canned jar of citrus jam can last months in the pantry or fridge, on standby for whenever you need a sunny pick-me-up.
Preserve the sweetness of summer’s Darling Clementines® in a spread with this simple, go-to Brown Sugar Darling Clementine® Jam recipe! It’s rich in flavor, irresistibly sweet, and just the right amount of tangy.
3 lbs. Darling Clementines®
1 cup brown sugar
Juice of 2 Darling Lemons®
Grated ginger (optional)
Directions:
Blend peeled clementines until smooth, then pour into a nonreactive saucepan.
Add brown sugar, lemon juice, and grated ginger.
Simmer for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces and thickens.
Once cooled, pour into jars and refrigerate—or follow proper canning steps for longer storage.
Stock your shelves with a variety of bright Darling Citrus® colors and flavors. Feel free to mix and match flavors to create your own signature spread - sweet, tart, or somewhere in between! Get started with some of these fan-favorites:
Check out more ways to savor the rest of summer with fresh Darling Citrus® here!
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