Quick Grapefruit Marmalade Recipe

Whip up a batch of sunshine with this incredibly fast grapefruit marmalade recipe! Perfect for a single jar, this recipe skips the canning process entirely – simply refrigerate after making and enjoy the vibrant, zesty flavor. Best enjoyed warm and fresh, this marmalade boasts a deliciously tart taste, easily customizable to your sweetness preference. Naturally setting thanks to the pectin in the grapefruit peel, this recipe is a simple and rewarding way to enjoy homemade goodness.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 2432.9 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.8 (9 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quick Grapefruit Marmalade

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How to Make Quick Grapefruit Marmalade

  1. Wash and thoroughly scrub 1 large grapefruit.
  2. Using a vegetable peeler, remove the zest from the grapefruit, avoiding the white pith as much as possible. Finely chop the zest.
  3. Cut the grapefruit in half and juice it. You should get approximately 1 cup of juice.
  4. Combine the grapefruit juice, zest, and 1 ½ cups of sugar in a medium saucepan.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the marmalade thickens and reaches setting point (a small amount placed on a chilled plate should wrinkle when pushed with a finger). Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
  7. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  8. Skim off any foam that has formed on the surface.
  9. Ladle the hot marmalade into a sterilized jar, leaving about ½ inch of headspace.
  10. Let the marmalade cool completely before sealing the jar and refrigerating. Enjoy within 2-3 weeks for best flavor.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

2468g

Fat

0g

Carbs

209g