Wash 1 kg (about 2 lb) of tangerines and place them whole into a pot. Add water up to halfway — just enough to cover the tangerines — and bring to a boil whole. Once boiling, discard the water, add fresh water, and boil again. Once boiling, discard the water again and add fresh water. Repeat this process 2 times. (This is done to remove the bitterness from the tangerines.) Finally, for the 3rd time, add water up to halfway and boil — but this time do not discard the water. Once the tangerines have cooled in the pot, cut them in the same water. (You can halve smaller ones or quarter larger ones.) Add 1 kg (about 2 lb) of granulated sugar, squeeze in 1 lemon, and simmer over low heat. If the jam doesn't drip off your fingernail, it is done. Enjoy your meal…

Pro Tip

Squeeze the lemon in near the end of cooking.

About This Recipe

Tangerines are high in fiber, protein, thiamine, pyridoxine, and minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and copper, as well as vitamins C and E. Tangerines, one of the indispensable fruits of autumn and winter, belong to the citrus family.

Tangerines and Their Benefits:

*Protects and strengthens the body's immune system.
*Protects the skin against free radicals. It is known to repair damage caused by the sun's harmful rays.
*Prevents hair loss. It plays an important role in repairing brittle hair.
*If you regularly consume tangerines during the winter months, your risk of catching a cold is almost eliminated.
*Contains high amounts of antioxidants.
*Beneficial against diseases such as hepatitis, cholecystitis, asthma, and bronchitis.
*Cleanses the stomach and intestinal flora.
*Balances cholesterol. Tangerines produce synephrine, a substance that restricts cholesterol production. It reduces the risk of arterial blockage.
*Helps the kidneys function regularly.
*Has diuretic properties.
*Regulates blood pressure. Effective against hypertension.
*Thanks to its high fiber content, it helps you stay full for a long time. For this reason, it is one of the essential fruits in diet plans. It aids in weight loss.
*Tangerines are known to be very effective against liver cancer. Thanks to the abundant beta-cryptoxanthin and vitamin C found in them, they reduce the risk of developing liver cancer.
*Tangerine oil is widely used in cosmetics.
*Tangerine oil has therapeutic properties for oily and acne-prone skin.
*Tangerine oil is also used to address cellulite problems.

Today we have prepared our Tangerine Jam recipe — a vitamin C powerhouse — just like our Orange Jam recipe. We hope you enjoy making it!