Spiced Citrus Ginger Marmalade
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Spiced Citrus Ginger Marmalade
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Mixed citrus, ginger and cloves combine to make this sweet and sharp spiced citrus ginger marmalade that's perfect on your morning toast.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds citrus fruit SEE NOTE, mixed
- 4 cups sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ inch ginger piece
- 5 whole cloves
- 1 inch cinnamon stick piece
Instructions
- sterilize the jars
- slice and peel the citrus (don't discard anything)
- remove and separate any pith on the fruit and rind
- quarter the flesh and set aside
- slice the rind really thin (¼ inch or less)
- take the cheese cloth and place all the pith and seeds in it and tie it close
- soak the fruit, rinds and cheese cloth bag in 5 cups of water and place in fridge for 24 hours
- peel and slice the ginger
- slightly break down the ginger, cloves and cinnamon using a mortar and pestle and tie up in a piece of cheese cloth
- place a small plate in the fridge to chill
- take the citrus mixture that has been soaking, add 1 additional cup of water to it, place the bag of ginger and spices, sugar and lemon juice and bring to a boil
- reduce heat to medium and cook for approximately 2 hours, stirring occasionally, till the mixture thickens
- use the chilled plate to carry out the wrinkle test
- once ready place in sterilized jars and store in a cool, dry place SEE NOTE
Notes
- NOTES:
- For the 2 pounds citrus, use 1 lemon and then equal quantities of the cara cara and blood red oranges.
- The marmalade can stay in a cold dry place in a sealed and sterilized jar for upto a year. Once opened, the jar should be refrigerated and used within one month.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
49kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
2mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 64tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 49 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 49kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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