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Orange Grapefruit Marmalade Recipe

This award-winning orange grapefruit marmalade recipe has been a family treasure for over 25 years! Originally shared with my grandmother by her friend Marva, this recipe delivers a vibrant, zesty marmalade with the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Easy to follow instructions guide you through making this unforgettable homemade spread, perfect for toast, scones, or as a unique gift.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 174.5 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Orange Grapefruit Marmalade

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Ingredients for Orange Grapefruit Marmalade

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How to Make Orange Grapefruit Marmalade

  1. Wash oranges and grapefruits thoroughly. Remove the peels from 3 large oranges and 2 large grapefruits. Using a sharp knife or vegetable peeler, remove as much of the white pith as possible.
  2. Cut the peels into thin strips (about 1/8 inch wide).
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine the peel strips, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, remove the white membrane from the oranges and grapefruits, and segment the fruit, reserving the juice in a bowl.
  5. Discard any seeds.
  6. In an 8-10 quart Dutch oven, combine the fruit segments, reserved juice, and the undrained cooked peel.
  7. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  8. Measure 3 cups of the cooked fruit mixture.
  9. Add 7 cups of granulated sugar and stir well until dissolved.
  10. Bring to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down, and boil uncovered for 1 minute.
  11. Remove from heat, stir in 1 pouch (1.75 oz) of liquid pectin, and skim off any foam with a metal spoon.
  12. Stir and skim the foam for 10 minutes.
  13. Ladle the hot marmalade into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe the rims clean, and seal with lids and rings.
  14. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust processing time based on your altitude).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

168g

Fat

0g

Carbs

15g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American For Large Groups Low Protein Healthy Jams And Preserves Canning Condiments Etc Fruit American Easy Low Fat Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Healthy 2 Low In Something Citrus Oranges Number Of Servings Technique 4 Hours Or Less