Do you know that heavenly scent that fills the kitchen when you peel an orange? Imagine being able to capture it and turn it into a fragrant and very sweet cream. The Orange Paste is exactly that: a concentrate of aromas. It is not a simple jam, but a straightforward recipe that will change the flavor of your homemade desserts. It is mandatory to use whole untreated oranges since the peel is also used. The Orange Paste is used to flavor brioches, tarts, and Christmas sweets like panettone and roccocò.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 5
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, 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
- 2 medium oranges (untreated)
- 6 tbsp sugar
- 1.5 tbsp water
Tools
- Kitchen scale
- Frying 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 and put them in a pan with sugar and water.
Let it cook on low heat for 30 minutes, turning off the heat when there is no more liquid. Pour into a bowl and with the immersion blender, chop coarsely or 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 quantity of sugar used. It keeps for about 1-2 weeks if placed in an airtight container or tightly closed jars in the refrigerator. In the freezer, it can be stored for 6 months in small single-portion containers.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I use tangerines instead of oranges?
Certainly, tangerines are an excellent alternative, and the procedure remains almost identical. The tangerine paste is highly appreciated in pastry for its sweeter and more delicate aroma compared to orange paste.
