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Orange Marmalade

A delightful homemade orange marmalade that brightens your breakfast with its sweet and zesty flavor.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Breakfast, Condiment
Cuisine: American, Homemade
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large Oranges, unwaxed organic For best results, use unwaxed organic oranges.
  • 500 grams Sugar, white granulated Can use raw or brown sugar for a richer flavor.
  • 60 grams Lemon juice, freshly squeezed Bottled lemon juice can be used if fresh is not available.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add a teaspoon of baking soda to water and wash the oranges in the baking soda water. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
  2. Cut the oranges in half and remove the seeds using a sharp fruit knife.
  3. Squeeze out the juice using a citrus juicer and scoop out the pulp in a separate bowl, discarding the white pith, seeds, or transparent skin. The total should equal 500 grams (300 ml Juice + 200 grams Pulp).
  4. Remove the white pith inside the rind and julienne the orange rind or cut it into thin strips (60 grams).
  5. Mix sugar and lemon juice with the fruit mixture and set aside for 15 minutes to dissolve the sugar.
Cooking
  1. Cook the marmalade in a heavy-duty saucepan over low heat, stirring regularly.
  2. After 20 minutes, once the white foam disappears and the marmalade thickens, check the consistency by spreading a spoonful on a plate—it should be sticky.
  3. Allow to cool completely at room temperature and store in a sterilized glass jar with a tight lid.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for 2–3 weeks. The marmalade can also be frozen for up to a year. Stir regularly during cooking for even results.