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Ingredients
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- 3 pounds fresh oranges (approximately 10 large oranges)
- 2 cups granulated sugar (or 1.5 cups for a low-sugar option)
- ¼ cup orange zest, finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (add more if oranges are particularly sweet)
Instructions
- Prepare for jam setting test by chilling plates and sterilizing jars.
- Remove zest from 3-4 oranges and boil for 3 minutes; set aside.
- Peel oranges, remove seeds, and puree pulp.
- Cook orange puree, sugar, zest, and cheesecloth bag of seeds over medium-low heat, reducing for 30 minutes.
- Remove cheesecloth and continue cooking until thickened.
- Conduct jam setting test, then jar the marmalade.
Notes
Use ripe oranges for the best flavor.
Adjust sugar according to your taste preference.
Stir frequently towards the end to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 53
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 0.1
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 0.2
- Cholesterol: 0