Easy Homemade Orange Marmalade Recipe

I love orange jams and always buy them in stores. Last weekend, I decided to make one at home. I followed this homemade orange marmalade recipe by My Lockdown Rasoi, and it turned out to be the best jam I have ever tasted. It tasted amazing–definitely better than the ones I usually buy.

Ingredients:

• 1.1 lb of orange
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• salt or baking soda

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Instructions:

Step 1:

Apply some salt (you can also use baking soda) to the skin of the orange and scrub the surface. This process will clean the skin, as they will be used later. Place them in a bowl and pour warm water. Set aside for about 10 minutes.

Step 2:

After 10 minutes, wash the oranges thoroughly several times to remove the salt. Once done, remove from water and place on a plate lined with a clean cloth. Dry the oranges one by one.

Step 3:

Take a peeler and peel the bright orange zest. Make sure not to get the white part underneath. White peel makes the jam bitter.

Step 4:

Julienne or cut the zest into strips. Place on a plate and set aside.

Step 5:

Remove the stalk and bottom of the oranges, then peel them one by one. Slice and remove all of the seeds. Remove as many membranes from the orange as possible. Once done, add all of them to a food processor or blender, and blend until smooth.

Step 6:

Transfer 2 cups of orange puree to a saucepan. Add 1 cup of sugar and the orange peels you sliced earlier to the puree. Mix until well combined.

Step 7:

Place the saucepan over medium heat. Constantly stir until the sugar has melted. Once dissolved, turn the heat up and let it come to a boil.

Step 8:

Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix until well combined. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring often, until it thickens for about 15 to 20 minutes. To check the consistency, add small drops on a plate and place it in the fridge for 2 to 3 minutes. If you run your finger into the jam and it sticks to your hand, the jam is ready. Turn off the heat and allow it to cool down for about 30 minutes.

Step 9:

Take a clean and sterilized jar and pour the jam. Let it rest until it sets, then it’s ready for consumption.

Note: store in the refrigerator.

Easy Homemade Orange Marmalade Recipe