Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of homemade Orange Marmalade, a delightful spread that elevates your breakfast and enhances savory dishes alike. This easy recipe requires just four simple ingredients: fresh oranges, lemon, sugar, and water. The bright citrus notes offer a refreshing twist, whether slathered on toast, glazed over chicken, or swirled into yogurt. In under an hour, you can create a batch of this delicious marmalade to enjoy now or store for later use. Its versatility makes it a must-have staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.0 to 2.3 pounds oranges (about 4 medium)
- 1 lemon (zest and juice of)
- 1/3 cup water
- 4 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the oranges and lemon.
- Cut off the ends of the oranges, slice them in half, and then into four pieces, discarding any seeds.
- Use a food processor to finely chop the orange pieces; place a plate in the freezer for testing consistency later.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped oranges with lemon zest and juice, water, and sugar. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-35 minutes until thickened—test doneness using the cold plate method.
- Pour finished marmalade into jars or containers, cool at room temperature before sealing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg