Zesty Orange Marmalade
Homemade orange marmalade bursting with sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for toast or desserts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 cups 1x
- Category: Preserving
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium oranges
- 2 medium lemons
- 2–1/2 cups water
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1 box SURE-JELL Fruit Pectin
- 1/2 tsp butter or margarine
- 5–1/2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Wash the fruit.
- Prepare the oranges by slicing them in half and then into thin wedges.
- Prep the lemons similarly, slicing thinly and removing seeds.
- Cook the fruit with baking soda and water in a large pot over medium heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Add the SURE-JELL to the pot and bring to a full rolling boil.
- Incorporate the sugar and return to a boil, removing from heat after a minute.
- Check the consistency by pouring a spoonful onto a plate.
- Jar the marmalade in sterilized jars, leaving headspace.
- Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Cool the jars completely before storing.
Notes
For variations, add spices, herbs, or try different citrus fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: marmalade, orange, canning, preserve, citrus