Cooking Classics
The Technique
Citrus Apple Butter
Small batch, fruit based breakfast spreads such as marmalades, jams, preserves & conserves cans be made without the need to process them using traditional canning methods if they are to be stored in the refrigerator. This particular apple butter offers a welcome alternative to traditional blends as it forgoes the heavy spices that are generally used. The orange rind delivers a bold, fresh taste that carries the citrus notes without the overt sweet flavor found in a classic marmalade. Learn how to make Citrus Apple Butter in your own kitchen & look for pointers on how to prepare the rind for the recipe.
Citrus Apple Butter
makes about 1 cup
2 large navel oranges {about 1 1/4 lb}
2 1/2 cups water, divided
3 cups peeled & diced Granny Smith apple, about 2 {8-oz} apples
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
Remove the outer peel from 1 of the oranges using a sharp vegetable peeler & slice it into very thin 1 1/2-inch pieces. Bring the orange peel & 2 cups water to a boil over Medium-High heat in a 3 1/2-quart saucepan with tall sides. Cook 15 minutes or until the peel softens & approximately 1 tablespoon of the water remains. Add additional water to the saucepan, if necessary. Add the apple, the fresh orange juice, the lemon juice, the sugar & the remaining 1/2 cup water to the saucepan. Do not walk away while preparing the filling as the mixture bubbles vigorously & very close to the top of the pan. Cook over Medium to Medium-Low heat, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until about 1 tablespoon of the liquid remains. Remove from the heat. Chill 3 hours. Use the apple butter within 7 days.
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How Prepare Fresh Citrus Rind For Cooking Applications
Fresh orange rind offers exceptional flavor to recipes especially when jams, preserves & marmalades are in order. Several pointers will have the rind ready for cooking & baking a variety of your favorite recipes.
The Technique
A few pieces of equipment will be needed in order to complete the task. Gather a good, sharp vegetable peeler, a cutting board & a paring knife. Here’s what you should know.
No. 1
Rinse the orange under cool water. Cut a small piece of the end away from one side of the fruit & place the flat portion onto the cutting board. Remove the outer peel of the orange using a sharp vegetable peeler by moving from the top to the bottom of the fruit. Pick the orange up, if necessary, to complete the task. Try to remove as long of a piece of the peel as you can with each swipe.
No. 2
A cooking process will be needed in order to soften the fruit. Slice away some of the white pith if it seems to be excessive as it can have a bitter taste, however cooking the rind will remove some of it. Place the strips of the rind on the cutting board. Thinly slice them & cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Use as directed in the recipe provided.
The Tune
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