Homemade Orange Marmalade Recipe
This vibrant homemade Orange Marmalade recipe features fresh oranges combined with lemon juice and zest, slowly cooked with sugar and water to create a perfectly sweet and tangy preserve. Ideal for spreading on toast or adding a citrusy twist to desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 4 Medium Oranges
- 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
Other Ingredients
- 4 cups White Granulated Sugar
- 1/3 cup Water
Instructions
- Prepare Oranges: Chop the ends off the oranges and cut each orange into eighths to make the pieces small enough for processing.
- Process Oranges: Place the orange pieces into a food processor and pulse for about 30 seconds until the oranges are finely minced, but not pureed.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the minced oranges into a medium or large saucepan along with lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and water. Stir to combine evenly.
- Cook Marmalade: Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally and randomly to prevent sticking, and cook until the mixture reaches 220°F (104°C). Once it hits this temperature, let it simmer gently for 2 minutes to set.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the pot from heat and let the marmalade cool for a couple of minutes before handling.
- Jar Marmalade: Carefully fill sterilized jars with the warm marmalade and seal them tightly with lids.
- Room Temperature Set: Let the jars sit uncovered on the counter until they cool to room temperature, then tighten the lids securely.
- Refrigerate: Place the sealed jars in the refrigerator overnight to fully set and develop flavor. Enjoy your fresh homemade marmalade!
Notes
- Make sure to sterilize jars before filling to ensure preservation and safety.
- Do not over-process the oranges in the food processor; you want small bits, not puree, for texture.
- Using a candy thermometer helps achieve the correct setting temperature of 220°F.
- The marmalade will thicken further as it cools and chills in the fridge.
- Store marmalade refrigerated and consume within 2-3 weeks for best freshness.
Keywords: orange marmalade, homemade marmalade, citrus preserve, orange jam, breakfast spread
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