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Citrus Marmalade
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5 from 2 votes

Spiced Citrus Ginger Marmalade

Mixed citrus, ginger and cloves combine to make this sweet and sharp spiced citrus ginger marmalade that's perfect on your morning toast.
Prep Time1 day 30 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time1 day 2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: British, Pakistani
Keyword: citrus marmalade, marmalade, orange marmalade
Servings: 64 tablespoons
Calories: 49kcal

Equipment

  • Knife
  • large mixing bowl
  • cheese cloth
  • Cooking Pot
  • Cooking Spoon
  • sterilized jars

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds mixed citrus SEE NOTE
  • 4 cups sugar
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ½ inch piece of ginger
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 inch piece of cinnamon

Instructions

  • sterilize the jars
  • slice and peel the citrus (don't discard anything)
  • remove and separate any pith on the fruit and rind
  • quarter the flesh and set aside
  • slice the rind really thin (¼ inch or less)
  • take the cheese cloth and place all the pith and seeds in it and tie it close
  • soak the fruit, rinds and cheese cloth bag in 5 cups of water and place in fridge for 24 hours
  • peel and slice the ginger
  • slightly break down the ginger, cloves and cinnamon using a mortar and pestle and tie up in a piece of cheese cloth
  • place a small plate in the fridge to chill
  • take the citrus mixture that has been soaking, add 1 additional cup of water to it, place the bag of ginger and spices, sugar and lemon juice and bring to a boil
  • reduce heat to medium and cook for approximately 2 hours, stirring occasionally, till the mixture thickens
  • use the chilled plate to carry out the wrinkle test
  • once ready place in sterilized jars and store in a cool, dry place SEE NOTE

Notes

NOTES:
  • For the 2 pounds citrus, use 1 lemon and then equal quantities of the cara cara and blood red oranges.
  • The marmalade can stay in a cold dry place in a sealed and sterilized jar for upto a year. Once opened, the jar should be refrigerated and used within one month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg