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Orange Marmalade Recipe

Elevate your breakfast game with this vibrant homemade orange marmalade! Bursting with citrusy flavor, this recipe isn't just a delicious spread for your morning toast. Unleash its versatility – use it as a key ingredient in breads, cakes, and desserts, or as a unique twist in sweet and savory sauces for meats, poultry, and vegetables. This easy-to-follow recipe guarantees a homemade marmalade that's far superior to store-bought versions!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Calories 235.2 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 3.9 (9 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Orange Marmalade

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How to Make Orange Marmalade

  1. Finely chop 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of oranges, including peel, pith, and juice. Place the chopped oranges in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  2. Add 1 liter (4 cups) of water to the saucepan.
  3. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat, cover the saucepan, and let the mixture stand in a cool place for 24 hours. This allows the pectin to break down and release its gelling properties.
  6. After 24 hours, return the saucepan to high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil again. Cook for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand in a cool place for another 24 hours.
  8. After the second 24-hour rest, measure the fruit mixture. You should have approximately 2 liters (8 cups) of mixture.
  9. Add 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of granulated sugar to the fruit mixture.
  10. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar.
  11. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, for 15-20 minutes, or until the marmalade reaches setting point (a small amount placed on a chilled plate wrinkles when pushed with a finger).
  12. Remove from heat and immediately pour the hot marmalade into hot, sterilized jars, leaving about ½ inch headspace.
  13. Seal the jars tightly and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to create a vacuum seal for longer shelf life (optional but recommended).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

164g

Fat

0g

Carbs

20g

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