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Easy Orange Cranberry Marmalade

Easy Orange Cranberry Marmalade

This Easy Orange Cranberry Marmalade is a festive and delicious spread, perfect for holiday gifting or enjoying at home.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 80 jars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 47

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium navel oranges (3 if they're large)
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped cranberries
  • 4 ¼ cups sugar
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 zest lemon (finely zested)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1.75 ounce box powdered fruit pectin (SURE-JELL)

Equipment

  • Small zester or vegetable peeler
  • large pot
  • small saucepan
  • Glass jars with lids
  • Timer

Method
 

  1. Wash clean glass jars and lids with hot water or run through the dishwasher. Dry thoroughly.
  2. Remove colored zest from the oranges and the lemon using a small zester or vegetable peeler. Cut the peel into thin slivers or finely chop. Transfer the zest to a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Cut the remaining peel off the oranges. Slice oranges and coarsely chop, reserving any juice. Transfer oranges and juice to a bowl.
  4. Add one cup of coarsely chopped cranberries to the oranges and stir to combine.
  5. Transfer exactly 2⅓ cups of the fruit mixture to a large pot. If insufficient, add a bit of water or orange juice to make exactly 2⅓ cups.
  6. Add the sugar to the pot and stir until well mixed. Turn the heat to medium-high and stir frequently until the mixture comes to a full rolling boil.
  7. Set a timer for 30 seconds and boil, stirring continuously. After 30 seconds, remove from heat.
  8. In a small saucepan, add ¾ cup water and sprinkle in pectin. Stir until dissolved. Bring to a rolling boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring continually.
  9. Add the hot pectin, lemon zest, orange zest, and lemon juice to the fruit mixture and stir for 3 minutes.
  10. Transfer marmalade to prepared containers immediately and fill to within ½ inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers and cover with lids.
  11. Let stand at room temperature for a few hours. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze extra containers up to 1 year.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 47kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 2mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11g

Notes

Feel free to experiment with spices or alternative sweeteners for different flavor profiles.

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