Fermented Honey Oranges

Name: Fermented Honey Oranges
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Fermentation / Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3-4 pieces Oranges (preferably organic, as you'll be eating the skin); 3 pods Cardamom pods (optional, just for flavor); 300 ml Runny honey; 1 liter Glass jar with lid (sterilized)

A delightful recipe for fermented honey oranges, perfect for preserving the fruit and adding a unique, sweet-tart flavor to your meals. This simple method uses organic oranges, optional aromatic cardamom pods, and runny honey to encourage natural fermentation, resulting in a versatile condiment or dessert component.

#Fermentation

#Oranges

#Honey

#Preserve

#Healthy

#Condiment

#Vegan

Prepared oranges and honey

Recipe Information

25m

Prep Time

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Fermentation / Mediterranean

English

Nutrition (per serving)

150

Calories

Protein

35g

Carbs

Fat

Layering oranges and cardamom in the jar

Ingredients

Oranges
(preferably organic, as you'll be eating the skin)
3 pieces
Cardamom pods
(optional, just for flavor)
3 pods

Runny honey
300 ml
Glass jar with lid
(sterilized)
1 liter

Servings: 8

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Honey poured over ingredients

Instructions

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Sterilize a 1-liter glass jar with a lid. Ensure it's completely clean to prevent unwanted mold during fermentation. You can boil it, use an oven, or a dishwasher's sanitize cycle.
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Sterilize a 1-liter glass jar with a lid. Ensure it's completely clean to prevent unwanted mold during fermentation. You can boil it, use an oven, or a dishwasher's sanitize cycle.
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Sterilizing is crucial for successful fermentation and food safety.
2
Wash the oranges thoroughly. If store-bought, scrub well to remove any waxes or pesticides. If organic and freshly picked without pesticides, a light rinse might suffice to retain natural yeasts. Slice the oranges into thin rounds.
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Wash the oranges thoroughly. If store-bought, scrub well to remove any waxes or pesticides. If organic and freshly picked without pesticides, a light rinse might suffice to retain natural yeasts. Slice the oranges into thin rounds.
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Consider removing the seeds from the orange slices if you prefer, though they won't harm the fermentation process.

3
Carefully place the orange slices into the sterilized jar, layering them with the cardamom pods (if using). Pack them relatively snugly but avoid crushing them.
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Carefully place the orange slices into the sterilized jar, layering them with the cardamom pods (if using). Pack them relatively snugly but avoid crushing them.
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The cardamom adds a warm, aromatic spice note that beautifully complements the citrus.
4
Pour the runny honey over the oranges and cardamom in the jar. Ensure all the orange slices are completely submerged in the honey. Use a spoon to gently press down the oranges if needed.
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Pour the runny honey over the oranges and cardamom in the jar. Ensure all the orange slices are completely submerged in the honey. Use a spoon to gently press down the oranges if needed.
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If your honey is too thick, gently warm it in a water bath to make it more pourable.
5
Seal the jar loosely with the lid (or use an airlock if you have one) to allow gases to escape. Store the jar at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, for 2-4 weeks. 'Burb' the jar daily by opening the lid slightly to release pressure from fermentation.
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Seal the jar loosely with the lid (or use an airlock if you have one) to allow gases to escape. Store the jar at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, for 2-4 weeks. 'Burb' the jar daily by opening the lid slightly to release pressure from fermentation.
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You may see bubbles forming, which is a sign of healthy fermentation. After fermentation, store in the refrigerator to slow down the process.