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Canning Oranges
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Canning Oranges

Oranges are easy to can at home using a simple water bath canner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 7 quarts
Author: Ashley Adamant

Ingredients

  • 15 lbs oranges peeled and membranes removed
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 10 1/2 cups water

Instructions

  • Peel the oranges and remove as much white membrane as possible.  Divide oranges into sections, or leave very small clementines and tangerines whole if desired.
  • Pack oranges tightly into canning jars, leaving at least 1/2 inch headspace.
  • Bring water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan and stir to dissolve sugar.
  • Pour boiling sugar syrup over oranges, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.  Seal with 2 part canning lids.
  • Process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes below 1000 feet (both pints and quarts).  Increase time to 15 minutes for 1000 to 6000 feet in elevation.

Notes

Recipe yields a full canner bath of 7 quarts, canned in extra light syrup.  Significantly fewer oranges are needed for canning whole oranges.

Nutrition

Serving: 7quarts