fruit preserve

fruit preserve

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Discover how to make a simple and delicious fruit jam using oranges, lemons, and apples.

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Prepare a delicious fruit preserve to accompany your toast or desserts.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time1 hr 30 min
  • Total1 hr 45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Calories67 kcal/serving
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$2.32 $0.39 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people
  • $1.07
  • $0.56
  • $0.69

Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Peel the oranges and lemons. Remove the seeds and cut them into segments. ≈ 8 min
  2. Peel and dice the apples. ≈ 8 min
  3. Place all the fruits in a large bowl. ≈ 3 min
  4. Add 1.5 liters of water to the container with the fruit. ≈ 3 min
  5. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the fruit is tender.
  6. Use a blender or fork to crush the fruit and achieve a smooth, creamy consistency. ≈ 4 min
  7. Strain the fruit puree to remove the fibers. ≈ 3 min
  8. Bring to a boil again and add 1.5 kg of sugar for every liter of water used.
  9. Let it simmer over low heat until the jam thickens (approximately 1 hour). Check the consistency regularly.
  10. Pourage the jam into sterilized jars and seal them tightly. ≈ 3 min

The bill

fruit preserve

  • 2 oranges$1.07
  • 2 lemons$0.56
  • Two apples$0.69

Total$2.32

that's $0.39 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Nutrition per serving

Calories67 kcal
Fat0.2 g
Saturated fat0 g
Carbohydrates13.6 g
Sugars11.3 g
Fiber2.7 g
Protein0.8 g
Salt0.02 g

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 2 oranges
  • 2 lemons
  • Two apples

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