Recipe: Orange Marmalade 🍊
Description: Orange marmalade, a beautiful, tart but sweet addition to your breakfast meal, or brush on chicken before coating in seasoned flour to fry.
Category: Citrus
Keywords: Fruit, European, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, Canning, Less than 4 Hours, Easy
Yield: Makes 6 eight oz. jars
| Cook Time | Prep Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour 30 minutes | 30 minutes | 2 hours |
Ingredients:
- 6 Seville oranges
- 4 Valencia oranges
- 3 cups water
- 8 cups sugar
- Cheesecloth bag
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 1096.6
- Fat: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 7.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 282.7g
- Fiber: 3.1g
- Sugar: 266.7g
- Protein: 1.3g
Instructions:
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Prepare Oranges: Wash all oranges thoroughly. Quarter the oranges, removing seeds, and then slice them thinly. Place the seeds in a cheesecloth bag.
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Soak Oranges: Place the sliced oranges and the cheesecloth bag containing the seeds in a bowl. Cover them with water and let them stand for 24 hours.
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Boil Oranges: After soaking, transfer the oranges, seeds, and water into a non-corrosive pan. Add lemon juice to the mixture. Boil gently for 40-45 minutes or until the peel is soft.
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Remove Seeds: Once the peel is soft, remove the cheesecloth bag containing the seeds from the pan.
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Add Sugar: Stir in the sugar until it is completely dissolved. Continue to boil the mixture gently for an additional 40-50 minutes or until the jam starts to gel.
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Cool and Skim: Allow the marmalade to cool slightly. Skim off any foam that forms on the surface while stirring gently.
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Packaging: Ladle the marmalade into clean, sterilized jars, leaving a bit of space at the top. Seal the jars tightly.
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Water Bath Processing: Submerge the sealed jars in a water bath and process them for ten minutes to ensure proper sealing and preservation.
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Enjoy: Once cooled and sealed, your homemade orange marmalade is ready to be enjoyed! Spread it on toast, pair it with cheese, or use it as a glaze for meats. The possibilities are endless!
This homemade orange marmalade is not only delicious but also a delightful way to capture the essence of citrus fruits. Enjoy the burst of tangy sweetness with every bite! 🍊
