Recipes For Canned Mandarin Oranges

MANDARIN ORANGE JAM

Steps:

• Peel mandarins and remove as much of the white pith as possible from the outside and center of the oranges. Remove any seeds that may be lurking in your "seedless" oranges.
• You do not need to remove the membranes separating the segments, however, if any are very loose, remove them.
• Chop mandarin segments into small pieces. If using a food processor or immersion blender, do so briefly to avoid completely pureeing the oranges.
• Zest and juice the lemon, add to oranges.
• You should have 4 cups of prepared oranges. Add orange juice or more orange segments as necessary.
• Wash jars and lids and keep hot. (No need to sterilize).
• In large saucepan, combine 4 cups prepared oranges and No Sugar Needed powdered pectin. Stir until pectin is fully dissolved.
• Over high heat, bring mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring frequently.
• Add sugar. Stir constantly and return mixture to a full rolling boil for 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Pour into hot jars leaving a 1/4 inch headspace.
• Wipe rim of jars and apply 2 piece lids tightening ring finger tight.
• Place jars in hot water bath and boil for 10 minutes (begin timing when water starts boiling).
• Allow jars to rest in canner for 5 minutes, then remove and allow to cool.
• These jars will last on a shelf for one year.
• Makes: 4-5 half pint (250 mL) jars

CHICKEN AND MANDARIN ORANGES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the salt, ginger and pepper. Sprinkle over both sides of chicken. In a nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil for 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken to plate and keep warm., Reduce heat to medium-low. Drain oranges, reserving juice. Stir juice, onion and red pepper flakes into skillet. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat; cover and cook for about 10 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Place chicken over rice; keep warm. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for about 2 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Add mandarin oranges; heat through. Pour sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with cilantro.

MANDARIN ORANGE BREAD

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour a 9 x 5 inch (22 x 14 cm) loaf pan.
• In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside.
• In the bowl of the mixer beat the eggs, yolk and sugar until light and fluffy about 3-4 minutes (on low speed or #2). Add the butter and beat to combine, then add the yogurt, oil, milk, vanilla and zest, beat to combine. Add the flour mixture and beat until smooth.
• Pour into the prepared loaf pan and bake for approximately 50-60 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean. Let cool completely before drizzling with the mandarin orange glaze or dusting with powdered sugar.

MAMA FOSS'S MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients for the cake and beat well.
• Pour into greased 9x13" pan and bake at 350 F for 45 minutes.
• While cake is still hot, bring ingredients for the glaze to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Poke holes in the top of the cake every inch or so with a toothpick.
• Pour glaze over the top of the warm cake.

MANDARIN ORANGE MUFFINS WITH CINNAMON-SUGAR GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Place muffin papers in muffin tins or spray tins with vegetable oil.
• Drain oranges and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
• Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, allspice, and sugar. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Whisk together egg and milk. Pour into flour mixture and stir with a fork just until combined. Do not overmix. Batter will be thick. (If your batter is crumbly, you may add a SMALL splash of milk). Carefully fold in mandarin oranges.
• Fill muffin tins 3/4 full. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until center tests done and muffins are lightly golden.
• While muffins are baking, place melted butter in a small bowl. In another small bowl, whisk together sugar and cinnamon.
• When muffins are done, dip each hot muffin first into the butter and then into the cinnamon sugar. Let cool.

MANDARIN ORANGE SCONES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees F.

HOW TO MAKE CANNED MANDARIN ORANGES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Prepare your canner and jars.
• Peel the mandarin oranges and discard the peels. Separate the segments, and carefully remove the pith from the exteriors and cores.
• Make a light syrup by combining the water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir to dissolve. Keep warm, but do not boil.
• When the syrup is ready, pack the mandarin segments into the jars. Pour in the syrup, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace.
• Apply lids and rings, and process using a standard water bath canning process for 10 minutes.