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Absolutely Fail Proof Easy Marmalade Recipe

This incredibly easy marmalade recipe, featured in the Jerusalem Post and created by Lynette Levius of Netanya, Israel, is a guaranteed success! Perfect for beginners, this recipe yields a vibrant, flavorful marmalade with a delightful balance of orange and clementine. Make a batch this weekend and enjoy its zesty goodness on toast or give it as a thoughtful, homemade gift. A 50/50 blend of oranges and clementines creates a rich citrus flavor and intense orange color. This recipe is so easy, it's practically foolproof!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 847.9 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.1 (23 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Absolutely Fail Proof Easy Marmalade

  • 6 citrus fruits (oranges, clementines or mix)
  • 1 kg (2.2 lbs) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup crystallized ginger (optional)

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How to Make Absolutely Fail Proof Easy Marmalade

  1. Wash 6 citrus fruits (a mix of oranges and clementines is recommended) thoroughly, removing any blemishes.
  2. Quarter the citrus fruits.
  3. Process the quartered fruits in a food processor until finely ground, including the skin.
  4. (Optional) Add 1/4 cup of crystallized ginger for an extra zing.
  5. Combine the citrus mixture with 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of granulated sugar in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  6. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle boil for 20 minutes. (Caution: It will splatter!)
  7. This recipe yields approximately 5 x 340-gram (12 oz) jars of marmalade.
  8. Do not double the recipe; make two separate batches instead.
  9. This marmalade maintains its vibrant color and will last for up to 6 months in the refrigerator without needing to sterilize the jars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

857g

Fat

0g

Carbs

72g

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