3 Fruits Marmi-Lade (With Ginger)

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   Place two small plates in the freezer!

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   Halve the fruits ( from pip to base -- North/South!)

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   & cut each half into 5 segments (approx) Tie all pips in small cotton/muslin square.

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   Take a small paring knife & remove the flesh (as if preparing a melon) & place into a measuring jug - juices too!

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   Approx Measure will be 1pint/20fl oz/500ml.

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   Liquidise & place in pan.

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   Add 3 times amount of cold water eg.

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   1pt pulp to 3pts water.

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   Add pips.

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    Cut each segment of peel into 3 or 4 thin strips lengthways & then cut across in large or small pieces and place in the pan.

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    Only use half seville peel for sweeter taste!

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    Bring to the boil & allow to SIMMER for 20 minutes Remove 'scum' carefully and stir gently once or twice.

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    Increase heat slightly & allow to BOIL - gently!

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    for a further 20mins.

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    Add sugar & return to the heat.

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    Allow to BOIL for approx 20mins.

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    Skim & stir occasionally.

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    Test by placing a small amount on a cold plate, run finger across, marmalade should 'ripple slightly' on surface and stay divided.

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    Appearance at this stage will still be be 'runny' -- but plate should remain visible - if only just!

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    (Chopped ginger can be placed into 1 or 2 of the jars at this stage) Stir to distribute after adding marmalade.

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    Pour carefully into sterilised jars - take great care at this stage - I pour straight from the pan but you may choose to use a small jug.

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    Cover and hide it!

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    -- or if you're feeling generous and can bear to part with it, share it with friends & family!

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    It's yumcious!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.