Citrus Marmalade

1. 1

   Place lemon, limes, oranges and grapefruit in large wide saucepan so that fruit is no more than 1 inch deep. Add enough water to just cover the fruit (approximately 5 cups).

2. 2

   Tie reserved seeds into muslin square using kitchen string. Add to pan with fruit. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly and simmer, covered for 1 hour 30 mins or until fruit and rind pieces are very tender. You should be able to squash the rind easily with your finger. Remove muslin bag and discard.

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   Using a measuring cups, measure the total quantity of fruit in the saucepan. Return to pan with an equal quantity of sugar. Stir well over low heat to dissolve sugar. Use a pastry brush dipped in water to brush down any traces of sugar from sides of pan. Place saucers/small plates in freezer to chill.

4. 4

   Bring fruit mixture to a boil. Simmer gently over medium heat until marmalade becomes thick and drops off the spoon in large drops. To test for setting quality; remove from heat, drop some of the marmalade onto chilled saucer. Once marmalade cools to room temperature, push gently with finger to see if a skin has formed and wrinkles slightly. If it does, then marmalade has reached setting stage. If not, return to heat and continue to cook another 10 mins before testing again.

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   Pour into hot sterilized jam jars right to the top as the marmalade will shrink on setting. Seal jars when marmalade is cold. Label jam and store in a cool dark place.

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   Note: to sterilize jars, place in a 250u00b0F oven for 30 mins. Place on a baking tray for easy removal from the oven. Alternatively place in large saucepan of water; bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 mins and dry thoroughly before filling with jam.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.