How to Make Citrus Jam (Bitter Orange & Grapefruit) | Ancient Turkish Recipe

Learn how to make citrus jam using a traditional, no-waste method passed down through generations in Turkey. 🍊

In this masterclass filmed in Bodrum, Turkey, highly acclaimed Turkish Chef, Asli demonstrates an ancient technique for making bitter orange and grapefruit jam, beginning in the citrus fields and ending at the family table. This is not a modern shortcut recipe, it’s a historic approach to Turkish jam making, where the entire fruit is used and time, patience, and care are essential ingredients.

Jam (reçel) is a cornerstone of Turkish breakfast culture, traditionally served with fresh böreks, butter, meats, cheese, olives, and tea. Citrus jams, especially bitter orange jam, are deeply cherished for their balance of sweetness and bitterness and their connection to seasonality.

Chef Asli learned this method from her late-mother, and cooking together was how these recipes were preserved and shared. Today, this video serves as both a lesson in how to make citrus jam at home and a tribute to the cultural and emotional heritage behind traditional Turkish cuisine.

This is a must watch for:
Anyone looking to learn how to make citrus jam
Bitter orange jam recipe
Grapefruit jam recipe
Traditional Turkish recipes
No-waste cooking techniques

This video offers an authentic, time-honored perspective rarely shared outside family kitchens.

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