How to Make Canned Mandarin Oranges

How to Make Canned Mandarin Oranges

Citrus slices can be easily canned and ready to use for fruit salads and desserts. Just be careful to remove the membranes if you're using whole segments.
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  • Serves: 6 persons

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Gather the ingredients.
  2. Step 2

    Prepare your canner and jars.
  3. Step 3

    Peel the mandarin oranges and discard the peels. Separate the segments, and carefully remove the pith from the exteriors and cores.
  4. Step 4

    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.
  5. Step 5

    When the syrup is ready, pack the mandarin segments into the jars. Pour in the syrup, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace.
  6. Step 6

    Apply lids and rings, and process using a standard water bath canning process for 10 minutes.