Description
Ina Garten’s signature orange marmalade brings zesty citrus magic to breakfast tables across kitchens. Rich Mediterranean flavors mingle with sweet-tart notes, creating a luxurious spread perfect for toast, scones, and culinary adventures you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit:
- 1 ¾ pounds (794 grams) oranges, 4 to 5 medium
- 1 lemon, zest finely grated and juiced
Liquid:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) water
Sugar:
- 3 pounds 12 ounces (1.7 kilograms) sugar
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse oranges and lemon under cool running water. Quarter the oranges, meticulously removing seeds, then finely mince the entire fruit, including its peel. Repeat the same process with the lemon, ensuring complete incorporation of all fruit components.
- Transfer the chopped fruit to a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Pour in water and elevate the heat to create a vigorous boil. Reduce temperature to a gentle simmer, allowing the mixture to cook for approximately 120 minutes until citrus rinds transform into a tender, soft consistency.
- Gradually introduce the precise quantity of granulated sugar (and /), stirring continuously until every crystal completely dissolves into the fruit mixture.
- Intensify the heat to maximum, propelling the mixture into a robust, rolling boil. Maintain constant stirring to prevent scorching, continuing until the temperature reaches exactly 220 degrees Fahrenheit (104 degrees Celsius), which typically requires around 30 minutes of careful monitoring.
- Validate the marmalade’s readiness through the gel test: deposit a small amount onto a pre-chilled plate. Gently push the sample with your fingertip; if it wrinkles and maintains its shape, the marmalade has achieved the perfect setting point.
- Sanitize glass jars by immersing them in boiling water. Drain on pristine kitchen towels. Position a canning funnel atop each jar, meticulously filling them with the molten marmalade, leaving minimal headspace just below the threading.
- Methodically wipe jar rims with a clean, damp cloth to ensure a pristine sealing surface. Secure lids firmly, then optionally process in a water bath for extended preservation.
- Allow the filled jars to cool completely at room temperature. Verify lid seals by pressing the center – it should remain stationary. Store in a cool, dark pantry. Once unsealed, refrigerate and consume within recommended timeframe.
Notes
- Select robust, sun-kissed oranges bursting with natural sweetness and vibrant color.
- Gently simmer the mixture to preserve delicate citrus essence and prevent bitter undertones.
- Carefully strain through a fine-mesh sieve, removing pulp for a silky, refined consistency.
- Taste and gradually incorporate sugar, allowing the natural tang to shine through.
- Sterilize jars meticulously, creating an airtight seal that protects your homemade preserve.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 8 servings.
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 57 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 126 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg