Canning Mandarin Oranges
Are you looking for a way to store your fresh mandarin oranges for months without needing to refrigerate them? Canning is the perfect solution! With just a few simple steps, you can easily create canned mandarin oranges that will last up to six months – no preservatives required! In this post we’ll walk you through each step of canning mandarin oranges so that you can enjoy these sweet and juicy fruits all year long.
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Canning Mandarin Oranges
Ingredients
- 15 lbs oranges peeled and membranes removed
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 10 1/2 cups water
Instructions
- Peel the oranges and remove as much white membrane as possible. Divide oranges into sections, or leave very small clementines and tangerines whole if desired.
- Pack oranges tightly into canning jars, leaving at least 1/2 inch headspace.
- Bring water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan and stir to dissolve sugar.
- Pour boiling sugar syrup over oranges, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Seal with 2 part canning lids.
- Process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes below 1000 feet (both pints and quarts). Increase time to 15 minutes for 1000 to 6000 feet in elevation.
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