Description
Brighten your breakfast with this easy homemade Orange Marmalade, a delightful blend of sweetness and tanginess that captures the essence of fresh oranges. With just four simple ingredients—fresh oranges, lemon juice, sugar, and water—you can create a vibrant spread that’s perfect for toast, yogurt, or as a glaze for savory dishes like chicken or beef. This recipe requires no special equipment and comes together quickly in under an hour, making it an accessible choice for home cooks of all levels. Enjoy the satisfaction of crafting your own marmalade and elevate your meals with its zesty flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.0 to 2.3 pounds oranges (about 4 medium)
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 1/3 cup water
- 4 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Wash the oranges and lemon thoroughly. Scrub their peels.
- Cut off the ends of each orange; halve them and cut into quarters, removing seeds.
- Place chopped oranges in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine pureed oranges, lemon zest, lemon juice, water, and sugar. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil then reduce to a low boil. Simmer for about 30-35 minutes, stirring often until thickened. Check doneness using a cold plate; it should have a gel-like consistency.
- Pour hot marmalade into jars or containers. Allow to cool before sealing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg