Description
Blissful Jamie Oliver orange marmalade combines tangy citrus with sweet sugar in a classic British preserve. Home cooks can easily craft this zesty spread for morning toast or baking adventures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb (907 g) oranges (about 4 medium oranges)
- 4 cups (800 g) granulated sugar
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) water
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly cleanse oranges and lemon under running water, eliminating surface impurities.
- Chopping: Dice oranges into uniform small cubes, meticulously removing seeds and tough membranes.
- Blending: Process orange pieces in a high-powered blender until achieving a fine, pulpy consistency with minimal chunks.
- Combining: Transfer blended mixture into a heavy-bottomed stainless steel pot, incorporating lemon zest, juice, water, and sugar. Stir until sugar begins dissolving.
- Cooking: Heat mixture on medium-high, stirring constantly until reaching a vigorous boil. Reduce to gentle simmer, continuously monitoring to prevent scorching.
- Thickening: Simmer uncovered for 25-35 minutes, stirring intermittently until marmalade develops a glossy, gel-like texture.
- Testing: Verify readiness using the cold plate method – place a small amount on a chilled plate and check for wrinkling when pushed.
- Jarring: Carefully ladle hot marmalade into sterilized glass jars, leaving minimal headspace, and seal immediately.
- Cooling and Storage: Allow marmalade to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate. Consume within 2 weeks or freeze for extended preservation.
Notes
- Slice with Precision: Cut oranges uniformly to ensure consistent cooking and texture throughout the marmalade.
- Monitor Heat Carefully: Watch the pot closely to prevent burning and achieve the perfect gel-like consistency.
- Test for Doneness: Use the cold plate method to confirm the marmalade has reached the right thickness before jarring.
- Sterilize for Safety: Clean jars thoroughly to prevent bacterial growth and extend the marmalade’s shelf life.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg