Marmalade
This marmalade recipe is a great place to start if you're looking to start preserving at home. The simple method creates a tangy, flavourful preserve that makes the most of Seville oranges when they're in season (December to February), although you can find the fruits frozen during the rest of the year.
- Total:
Ingredients
- 1kg oranges, ideally Seville
- 2l water
- 1 ½lemons, juiced
- 750g of soft brown sugar
- 750g of caster sugar
Instructions
Step 1
Halve the oranges and juice them. Pull away any white pith and pulp and reserve along with the pips – these contain pectin, which is what makes your marmalade setStep 2
Finely slice the leftover skins and place into a heavy bottomed pan with the water and orange juiceStep 3
Place the pips, pith and pulp into a muslin cloth and tie to secure. Place the muslin bag into the pan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1 hourStep 4
Stir in the sugars and keep simmering for a further 15 minutes until completely dissolved. Keep stirring to avoid the sugars from sticking and burningStep 5
Take the pan off the heat then cover and leave to set overnightStep 6
Spoon the marmalade into sterilised jars and seal