Quick Strawberry Lemon Marmalade

1. 1

   Prepare canner, jars and lids.

2. 2

   Cut the peel of a lemon into quarters and remove it.

3. 3

   The lemon should be large enough to yield 1/4 cup.

4. 4

   Remove the rind and cut the peel into thin slices.

5. 5

   Reserve the juice of the lemon.

6. 6

   In a large, deep stainless steel saucepan, combine lemon peel and water to cover.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil for about 5 minutes, until peel is softened.

8. 8

   Drain and discard liquid.

9. 9

   Add strawberries and lemon juice to peel and mix well.

10. 10

    Whisk in pectin until dissolved.

11. 11

    Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly.

12. 12

    Add sugar all at once and return to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.

13. 13

    Boil hard, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.

14. 14

    Remove from heat and skim off foam.

15. 15

    Ladle hot marmalade into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch (0.5 cm) headspace.

16. 16

    Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot marmalade.

17. 17

    Wipe rim.

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    Center lid on jar.

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    Screw bad down until resistance is met, then increase to fingertip-tight.

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    Place jars in canner, ensuring they are completely covered with water.

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    Bring to a boil and process for 10 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.