This orange jam with cinnamon and rum is one of those recipes that fill the kitchen with aroma and immediately feel like home. When the oranges are in season, juicy and aromatic, I like to turn them into a jam with a warm and enveloping taste, enriched by cinnamon and a delicate note of rum. The result is an intense, elegant, and fragrant jam, perfect for breakfast, filling pastries, or even as a homemade gift idea.
Also try these jams:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 2 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Winter
Ingredients
- 2.2 lbs oranges (Pulp)
- cinnamon stick
- ground cinnamon
- rum (Or aroma)
- 2.3 cups sugar
- 1 lemon (Peel and Juice)
Tools
Knife
Cutting board
Peeler
Large pot
Wooden spoon
Sterilized jars
Steps
For the preparation of the orange jam with rum and cinnamon watch the video HERE.
-
Using a peeler, remove a very thin peel from some oranges and set it aside. Then clean the oranges by completely removing the white part, filaments, and all seeds, leaving only the pulp. Cut the pulp into pieces. Slice the orange peel into thin strips or finely chop it, depending on the texture you prefer. Do the same with the peel of one lemon and put everything in a pot.
Add: sugar, lemon juice, rum aroma, a cinnamon stick, and a pinch of ground cinnamon. Mix well and let rest in the refrigerator for a few hours. This step allows the flavors to blend perfectly.
After the resting time, place the pot on the stove and cook over medium heat for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. When the jam reaches the desired thickness, remove from heat. Pour the hot jam immediately into sterilized jars, seal well, and turn upside down to create a vacuum seal. Let cool completely.
Enjoy!
🍯 Final Result
And here is a fragrant, spicy, and irresistible orange jam with cinnamon and rum, with a warm and enveloping taste. Perfect on bread, toast, in desserts, or simply to enjoy by the spoonful.
storage:
❄️ Storage
Stores for several months in a pantry if a vacuum seal is achieved
Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 7–10 days
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Is the rum flavor strong?
No, it remains a delicate note that perfumes without overpowering the orange flavor.
Can I blend it?
Yes, you can blend it if you prefer a smoother texture.
Is it too spicy?
No, the cinnamon is balanced and makes the jam warm and enveloping.
⭐ Why make it
Perfect when oranges are in season
Fragrant and spicy
Natural and preservative-free
Also great as a homemade gift idea
A jam unlike any other
