Yes, you can preserve oranges. One method involves canning orange pieces.
Canning Oranges
Here's how to preserve oranges by canning, based on provided information:
- Preparation: Pack orange pieces into containers.
- Syrup: Cover the fruit with a cold, heavy syrup. This syrup should be 40% sugar and can be made with excess fruit juice or water (See Table 2 in the Canning Oranges section).
- Submerge: Ensure the orange pieces are fully submerged in the syrup. You can use a small piece of crumpled waxed paper on top of the fruit in each container to keep them down.
By following these steps, you can effectively preserve oranges for later use.