Orange Thyme Gel
Orange gel with thyme and vanilla seed: Thanks to oranges, the bread spread contains relatively much vitamin C.
Ingredients
- 2 kg juicy oranges
- 1 Vanilla bean
- 500 g pectin sugar (2:1)
- 5 sprigs thyme
Instructions
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1.
Rinse 3 jars (400 ml each) with boiling water and let dry upside down on a clean kitchen towel.
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2.
Halve the oranges, squeeze out juice and measure 1200 ml.
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3.
Strain the measured juice through a fine sieve into a pot.
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4.
Split vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape seeds with knife back and stir into orange juice with pectin sugar.
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5.
Wash thyme, shake off water and add to pot with vanilla. Bring to boil and simmer over high heat while stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes until foamy; skim foam.
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6.
Test setting by placing a few drops on a plate; if it firms after a few seconds it can be poured. If not, cook another 1-2 minutes and retest.
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7.
Remove vanilla bean and thyme. Ladle hot liquid into prepared jars with a spoon. Seal immediately, place upside down on a damp kitchen towel, then stand upright.
