Orange Marmalade Recipe 🍊
Description: Preserves…this is one of the old family recipes…not sure where it comes from except Mom’s recipe box.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Canning, Easy
Aggregated Rating: 5 ⭐
Review Count: 3
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1176.5
- Fat Content: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 17.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 305g
- Fiber Content: 7.5g
- Sugar Content: 286.7g
- Protein Content: 1.5g
Yield: 3 1/2 pints
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Oranges | 2 |
| Lemon | 1 |
| Water | 1 cup |
| Sugar | 1 1/2 cups |
Instructions:
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Prep the Fruit: Start by washing and slicing the oranges and lemon thinly, removing any seeds.
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Simmer with Water: In a large saucepan, combine the sliced oranges, lemon, and 1 cup of water. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes.
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Soak Overnight: Cover the saucepan and let the fruit mixture stand for 12-18 hours in a cool place to soften.
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Cooking: After soaking, cook the mixture rapidly until the peel is tender, which should take approximately 1 hour.
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Measure and Add Sugar: Measure the cooked fruit mixture along with any remaining liquid. For each cup of fruit mixture, alternate with 1 1/2 cups of sugar, layering them in a large saucepan.
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Dissolve Sugar: Slowly bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continuously until the sugar completely dissolves.
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Cook to Thicken: Once the sugar has dissolved, continue to cook the mixture rapidly for about 25 minutes or until it thickens. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Prepare Jars: While the marmalade is cooking, sterilize your jars and lids by boiling them in hot water. Keep them hot until ready to use.
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Fill Jars: Carefully pour the hot marmalade into the hot jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace at the top.
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Seal Jars: Wipe the jar rims clean, then adjust the caps securely.
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Processing: Place the filled jars in a boiling water bath and process them for 10 minutes.
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Cool and Store: Once processed, remove the jars from the water bath and allow them to cool completely. Check the seals before labeling and storing your orange marmalade.
Note: This recipe yields approximately 7 half pints of delicious homemade orange marmalade. Enjoy spreading it on toast, biscuits, or using it in your favorite recipes!
