Orange Cardamom Jam

Fragrant cardamom infuses this bright orange jam with an exotic aroma. It’s a delightful accompaniment to breakfast or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

• 5 cups chopped oranges (peeled and segmented)
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Combine oranges, sugar and lemon juice in a preserving pan. Bring to a boil.
2. Cook until fruit softens and mixture thickens.
3. Stir in ground cardamom during the last few minutes of cooking.
4. Ladle jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
5. Process in a boiling-water bath for 10 minutes. Cool and store.

Serve this jam on toast or use it to fill thumbprint cookies. The spice adds warmth and depth.