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Ginger Orange Marmalade

Orange marmalade is deliciously sweet and bitter. This simple recipe includes ginger for an extra special flavour. Use Seville oranges when you can get hold of them, but out of season any oranges will do.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 5 jars
Calories: 183 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: International , British

Ingredients

  • 1 kg oranges Seville or any others
  • 1 lemon
  • 1.5 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 kg granulated sugar

Instructions

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  1. Sterilise 5 jam jars by either running through the dishwasher, or washing well then putting in a low oven until dry.
  2. Place a small plate into the freezer (for checking doneness later)
  3. Cut the oranges in half and squeeze out the juice into a preserving pan or large saucepan (saving the pips).
  4. Cut each orange half in half again into quarters and use a metal spoon to scrape the pith( white membrane) from the peel (save it).
  5. Place the pips and pith onto a square of muslin cloth and tie into a bundle with string.
  6. Finely cut the orange peels into shreds with a sharp knife, then place it into the pan, along with the orange juice, lemon juice, chopped ginger and muslin bag of pith and pips. Add 2.5 litres (4 pints) of water, then bring it to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 2 hours.
  7. The peel will soften and the mixture will reduce.
  8. Remove the muslin bag carefully (it will be hot) squeeze all the liquid back into the pan. This contains pectin which will help the marmalade set.
  9. Add the sugar to the pan over a low heat, stirring regularly until completely dissolved. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer rapidly (without stirring) for 20 minutes, skimming off and discarding any froth that forms on the surface.
  10. Take the pan off the heat, then take the plate out of the freezer and spoon a small amount of the marmalade onto it. Leave it for a few seconds, then use your finger to push it. If it wrinkles, then the marmalade is ready. If not, place the plate back in the freezer and the pan back on the heat and continue simmering for 10 minutes, then try again.
  11. Leave the marmalade in the pan off the heat for 10 minutes, then transfer to the sterilised jars.
  12. Store in a cool, dry place until ready to use, then store in the fridge once opened.

Notes

  • The nutritional information provided is approximate and is created with online calculators. Info will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
  • Guide to sterilizing jam jars 
  • If you don't have muslin cloth (cheesecloth) use the foot of a pair of unused tights, a clean 100% cotton or linen tea towel or a nut milk bag. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1tablespoon Calories 183kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Potassium 45mg (1%) Sugar 46g (92%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Vitamin C 13.1mg (15%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5jars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 183

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tablespoon
Calories 183kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Potassium 45mg 1%
Sugar 46g 92%
Vitamin A 50IU 1%
Vitamin C 13.1mg 15%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.