Bitter Orange Marmalade
Classic French bitter orange marmalade, simmered for about 50 minutes and keeps for several months.
Ingredients
bitter untreated oranges (preferably organic, unwaxed)
12-15
lemon (juiced)
1
granulated sugar
1 kg
Instructions
1
Prepare the peel
Take the peel from 3 oranges and cut it into thin strips. Place the peel in boiling water and blanch for 2-3 minutes, then drain.
2
Juice the fruit
Extract the juice and pulp from the oranges and pour into a jam pot. Squeeze the lemon and add its juice to the pot.
3
Cook the marmalade
Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Cook over medium heat for about 30 minutes, then add the drained peel strips and continue cooking for 20 minutes.
4
Bottle and store
Let cool slightly, then pour into jars, seal, and invert them. Once cooled, store in a dry, dark place.
