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Herbed Garden Marmalade Recipe

Capture the vibrant flavors of summer with this irresistible Herbed Garden Marmalade! Made with fresh garden tomatoes, zesty lemon, fragrant garlic, and a medley of herbs, this unique marmalade is a delightful twist on a classic. Spread it on warm toast, crusty crackers, or even use it as a gourmet glaze for meats. A simple yet sophisticated recipe, perfect for preserving the taste of summer. Inspired by Ball Home Canning's pure and simple approach.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 750.8 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Herbed Garden Marmalade

  • 2 pounds ripe garden tomatoes
  • Zest of 2 large lemons
  • Juice of 2 large lemons, plus 1/4 cup
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Fresh basil (part of 1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs)
  • Fresh oregano (part of 1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs)
  • fruit pectin
  • 4 cups sugar
  • Thyme (part of 1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs)
  • Rosemary (part of 1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs)

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How to Make Herbed Garden Marmalade

  1. Wash and roughly chop 2 pounds of ripe garden tomatoes.
  2. Finely mince 4 cloves of garlic.
  3. Wash and finely chop 1/2 cup of fresh herbs (a mix of basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary is recommended).
  4. Zest and juice 2 large lemons (reserve the zest for extra flavor).
  5. Combine the chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, herbs, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a large saucepan.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have softened and released their juices.
  7. Stir in 4 cups of sugar and 1/4 cup of lemon juice and bring the mixture to a boil again.
  8. Continue to boil, stirring frequently, for another 15 minutes or until the marmalade reaches setting point (a small amount placed on a chilled plate should wrinkle when pushed with a finger).
  9. Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
  10. Ladle the hot marmalade into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  11. Wipe the jar rims clean, seal, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust processing time based on your altitude).
  12. Let the jars cool completely. Check for seals (the center of the lid should not flex). Store in a cool, dark place.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

731g

Fat

0g

Carbs

64g

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