Description
Savor the taste of homemade Orange Marmalade, a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors that elevate your breakfast or snack time. With just four simple ingredients, this easy recipe allows you to create a vibrant marmalade that’s perfect for spreading on toast, glazing meats, or enriching desserts. The bright citrus notes of oranges combined with lemon zest offer a refreshing twist to any meal. Plus, it’s effortless to prepare without requiring special equipment! Whether you’re enjoying it yourself or giving it as a thoughtful gift, this Orange Marmalade is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.0 to 2.3 pounds fresh oranges (about 4 medium)
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 1/3 cup water
- 4 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Wash the oranges and lemon thoroughly.
- Cut off the ends of the oranges, halve them, and slice each half into small pieces; discard seeds.
- Puree the orange pieces in a food processor until finely chopped.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the pureed oranges, lemon zest and juice, water, and sugar; stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a low boil for about 30-35 minutes while stirring often until thickened. Test for doneness using a cold plate.
- Pour into jars or containers with lids; allow cooling before refrigerating (up to two weeks) or freezing (up to three months).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg