Homemade Marmalade Recipe

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This Large Maslin Pan is Perfect for Making Jams, Preserves, Chutneys and Jellies

Homemade Marmalade Recipe

This recipe for Homemade Marmalade is a delicious way to enjoy oranges and lemons. It's ideal for spreading on toast or topping yogurt or oatmeal with. Depending on the size of your jars, this recipe makes 6-8 jars of marmalade.

Ingredients

1 lemon
8 cups sugar
8 cups water
oranges weighing 3 lbs

Time Needed

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Instructions

The oranges and lemons should be washed and scrubbed.
Remove the seeds from the oranges and lemons and cut them into thin slices.
Pour the water over the slices in a large pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a low heat and continue to cook for about 2 hours, or until the fruit is soft.
Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Puree the mixture in a food processor until it has a smooth consistency.
Return the mixture to the pot and stir in the sugar until it dissolves.
Bring the mixture back to a boil, then reduce to a low heat and allow it to simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until it thickens and reaches a jelly-like consistency.
Place a small amount of the mixture on a plate and set it aside to cool.
It is ready if it sets.
Remove from the heat and set aside for a few minutes to cool.
Fill sterilized jars halfway with the marmalade and allow to cool completely before sealing.