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Offline Lucyluu

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Orange Paste
« on: June 03, 2012, 03:39:48 am »
Orange Paste
   Influenced by the Pear Paste recipe from the Thermomix Website.

Peel 3 large Navel Oranges, removing as much of the pith as you can.
Quarter them and remove any seeds. Chop in the TM on speed 9 for about 6 seconds. Add 100 grams of water. Cook on 100˚ for 20 minutes speed 2.
   Pour into another container then weigh back into jug and add ¾ of the weight in sugar, (e.g.for 500gm of pulp add 375 grams of sugar).
Cook on 100˚ speed 2 for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Pour into containers and allow to cool.
Store in fridge and keep for as long as you can resist it.

You could remove the zest of the oranges first and chop on speed 8 for 6 seconds, then add it into the mix during the final cooking stage. It does give the paste a tang much like marmalade. I tried this the first time I made it thinking it would be a stronger orange flavour. I’m not a fan of marmalade so I won’t be doing that again.
   
I know one and three quarter hours is a long time but after one hour I did a set test every 15 minutes and this timing had the best results. 
Enjoy.
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Offline Vivaroo

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Re: Orange Paste
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2012, 01:56:34 am »
LucyLuu what do you eat it with, is similar consistency to quince paste?

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Re: Orange Paste
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2012, 07:44:19 am »
Yep Just like quince paste, have it with soft cheeses like brie or camembert and a glass of port to finish a meal. Or minus the port for a posh afternoon tea.
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Re: Orange Paste
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2012, 08:47:27 am »
Interesting! Just that bit different, too. I'll be trying this as I have some oranges from my sister's trees. I wonder what mandarin or grapefruit paste would be like?
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Re: Orange Paste
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2012, 12:20:26 pm »
I don't like marmalade very much. You said this is quite different so I might give it a try.
May all dairy items in your fridge be of questionable vintage.

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Re: Orange Paste
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2013, 12:07:56 am »
made some this morning, i only cooked it for 1 1/4 hours plus i did add the zest i tried some with a sharp cheese and its very nice

I will let the grils try some 2morrow and see what they think but  only if they are good girls and listen to the teacher   ;D
i don't need a recipe i'm italian

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Re: Orange Paste
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2013, 01:05:03 am »
Have you got the cane out Uni? You could just sit it in the corner or on the bench as a warning.  :) :)
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Re: Orange Paste
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2013, 01:40:56 am »
 ;D i have the belt ready  :-))
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Re: Orange Paste
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2013, 02:49:16 am »
Suddenly don't feel so good .... Might not be able to come to class tomorrow.. I'll  get Mum to send a note !! lol

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Re: Orange Paste
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2013, 03:27:32 am »
 ;D
i don't need a recipe i'm italian