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 d 30 minutes mins
Cook Time2 hours hrs
Total Time1 day d 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: British, Pakistani
Keyword: citrus marmalade, marmalade, orange marmalade
Servings: 64 tablespoons
Calories: 49kcal
Knife
large mixing bowl
cheese cloth
Cooking Pot
Cooking Spoon
sterilized jars
- 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
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:
- 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.
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