Simple Orange Marmalade:

Simple Orange Marmalade:
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**Ingredients:

4 large oranges,2 large limes, 1 1/2 cups water, 1/8 tsp baking soda, 5 cups sugar, 3 tbsp liqud fruit pectin.

Method:

Score the oranges into four sections.Remove the peel and scrape off the bitter white portion with a sharp knife.Cut the peel into thin strips.Boil the peels with baking soda for 3-4 minutes.Lower heat, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Peel and discard seeds from orange segments,break into small pieces.Add fruit and juice to the peels and bring it to a boil.Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.Measure 3 cups and set aside.In a large pot bring the 3 cups of fruit and peels with the sugar to a aboil, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.Quickly stir in the pectin, then return to a boil for 2 minutes.Remove from fire and skim.Ladle into sterilised jars,covering with lids.Boil the jars in a pan of water for 5-7 minutes.Remove,cool and keep for 2 weeks before using.

Re: Simple Orange Marmalade:

Most marmalade recipe's i've come across specify using Seville oranges, can i use any type in yours?

Re: Simple Orange Marmalade:

^^ yeah i guess so :blush:

Re: Simple Orange Marmalade:

:hehe: ^^^ this means u r not sure either