Description
This easy Orange Marmalade recipe brings a burst of sunshine to your breakfast table and is perfect for any occasion! With just four simple ingredients—fresh oranges, lemon, water, and sugar—you can create a zesty spread that pairs beautifully with toast, yogurt, or even as a glaze for meats. This homemade marmalade is not only quick to make but also allows you to customize the flavor with spices if you wish. In just 45 minutes, you can enjoy a delicious, vibrant addition to your condiment collection that will impress family and friends alike.
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.
- Cut off the ends of each orange, halving them, and then cut each half into four pieces, removing seeds.
- Puree the orange pieces in a food processor until finely chopped.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the pureed oranges with lemon zest and juice, water, and sugar. Stir until well mixed.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened. Test doneness using the cold plate method.
- Pour into jars or containers and allow to cool before storing in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon / 20g
- Calories: 53
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg