Do you know that heavenly scent that fills the kitchen when you peel an orange? Imagine capturing it and turning it into a fragrant and sweet cream. Orange Paste is exactly that: a concentrate of aromas. It is not just a simple marmalade but a simple recipe that will change the flavor of your homemade desserts. It is mandatory to use whole untreated oranges as the peel is also used. Orange Paste is used to flavor brioches, pies, and Christmas desserts such as panettone and roccocò.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 5
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, Christmas
- Energy 72.90 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 19.20 (g) of which sugars 18.48 (g)
- Proteins 0.28 (g)
- Fat 0.04 (g) of which saturated 0.00 (g)of which unsaturated 0.01 (g)
- Fibers 0.72 (g)
- Sodium 0.35 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 42 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 5.3 oz oranges (untreated)
- 0.4 cup sugar
- 1.7 tbsp water
Tools
- Kitchen Scale
- Pan
- Wooden Spoon
- Immersion Blender
Steps
Wash the oranges and boil them for 2 minutes to remove any impurities. Cut the oranges into pieces leaving the peel on and put them in a pan with sugar and water.
Let it cook over low heat for 30 minutes turning off the heat when there is no more liquid. Pour into a bowl and with the immersion blender coarsely chop but if you prefer, you can reduce it to a cream. The orange paste is ready to be used.
Storage
The homemade Orange Paste has different storage times depending on the method chosen and the amount of sugar used. It lasts about 1-2 weeks if stored in an airtight container or well-sealed jars in the refrigerator. In the freezer, it can be stored for 6 months placed in small single-serving containers.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use tangerines instead of oranges?
Of course, tangerines are a great alternative and the process is almost identical. The tangerine paste is much appreciated in pastry for its sweeter and more delicate aroma compared to that of oranges.
