Easy Lime Marmalade

Jun 22 2022

This simple lime marmalade uses only three ingredients and is easy to make, however, it will take some time.

Ingredients

3
pounds (about 18) large Persian limes, peeled, zest cut into thin strips 2 inches long
9
cups water
6
pounds (13 1/2 cups) sugar

Step 1
Gather the ingredients.
Step 2
Cut the peeled limes in half and squeeze the juice. Set the juice aside.
Step 3
Scrape the pulp and seeds from the lime halves. Place them in a cheesecloth bag.
Step 4
Place the cheesecloth bag, plus the zest, juice, and water in a 6-quart saucepan. Cover and soak overnight, or for about 8 hours.
Step 5
Bring the water mixture to a boil and cook for about 2 hours, until the peels are soft.
Step 6
Remove the cheesecloth bag. Add the sugar to the pan and stir to dissolve. Boil, stirring often until a cooking thermometer reaches 220 F.
Step 7
Ladle the marmalade into clean jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace. Cap and seal. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water-bath canner. Adjust for altitude, if necessary.
Step 8
Enjoy!