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Spiced Citrus Ginger Marmalade

Mixed citrus, ginger and cloves combine to make this sweet and sharp spiced citrus ginger marmalade that's perfect on your morning toast.

Prep Time
1 d 30 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
1 d 2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 64 tablespoons
Calories: 49 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Breakfast
Cuisine: British , Pakistani

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds mixed citrus SEE NOTE
  • 4 cups sugar
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ½ inch piece of ginger
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 inch piece of cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. sterilize the jars
  2. slice and peel the citrus (don't discard anything)
  3. remove and separate any pith on the fruit and rind
  4. quarter the flesh and set aside
  5. slice the rind really thin (¼ inch or less)
  6. take the cheese cloth and place all the pith and seeds in it and tie it close
  7. soak the fruit, rinds and cheese cloth bag in 5 cups of water and place in fridge for 24 hours
  8. peel and slice the ginger
  9. slightly break down the ginger, cloves and cinnamon using a mortar and pestle and tie up in a piece of cheese cloth
  10. place a small plate in the fridge to chill
  11. 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
  12. reduce heat to medium and cook for approximately 2 hours, stirring occasionally, till the mixture thickens
  13. use the chilled plate to carry out the wrinkle test
  14. 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

Serving 1tablespoon Calories 49kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g 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

% 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.