Orange marmalade is a sweet and tangy spread made from citrus oranges, sugar, and fruit pectin. Perfect for breakfast, it adds vibrant flavor to toast, pastries, and cheeses. Rich in vitamin C, it offers a delicious, citrusy addition to your pantry.
Wash 1/2 pint jars
Sterilize Jars: Place 1/2 pint jars into the Hot water bath pot and bring to a boil
Wash lids and Rings
Leave in hot water until you are ready to fill
Place lids and rings in a pot, cover with water and bring to a slow simmer and turn off heat.
Leave lids and Rings in hot water until you are ready to seal the jars
Cut Orange in 1/2 peel oranges, chop pulp, and thinly slice orange peel
Cut Lemon in 1/2 peel, chop pulp and Thinly slice lemon peel
in large pot, add water, orange and lemon peel
Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes
Add chopped pulp and simmer for 10 minutes
Add pectin and stir in and simmer for 5 minutes
Add sugar and bring to a hard boil and cook 2 minutes,(if there is foam when finished skim this off)
Remove from heat
Pour hot marmalade into sterilized 1/2 pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace
Wipe rims, seal with lids and rings
Place jars in a boiling water bath and process for 10 minutes.
remove carefully and let cool on the counter
Listen for the satisfying "pop" of sealed lids
When the jars cool and line up on the counter, glowing like golden jewels, you know you've captured something special. Each spoonful brings back the sunshine of the summer, even n the coldest winter months.
Whether enjoyed on toast, baked into pastries, or gifted to friends and family, this homemade orange marmalade is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and just a hint of bitter, truly a taste of tradition