Orange Marmalade

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Total Time:
25 hr 45 min
Prep
45 min
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Yield:
10 (8-ounce) jars
Level:
Intermediate
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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 pounds oranges, 4 to 5 medium
  • 1 lemon, zest finely grated and juiced
  • 6 cups water
  • 3 pounds plus 12 ounces sugar
  • Special Equipment: 10 (8-ounce) canning jars with rings and lids, funnel, tongs, ladle, and 12-quart pot

Directions

Wash the oranges and lemon thoroughly. Cut the oranges into 1/8-inch slices using a mandoline, removing the seeds as you go. Stack the orange slices and cut them into quarters. Place the oranges into an 8-quart stainless steel pot. Add the lemon zest and juice and the water to the pot, set over high heat and bring to a boil, approximately 10 minutes. Once boiling, reduce the heat to maintain a rapid simmer and cook, stirring frequently, for 40 minutes or until the fruit is very soft.

While the fruit is cooking, fill a large pot (at least 12-quart) 3/4 full with water, set over high heat and bring to a boil. Place 10 (8-ounce) jars and rings, canning funnel, ladle, and tongs into the boiling water and make sure the water covers the jars by at least an inch. Boil for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat, add the lids and leave everything in the pot until the marmalade is ready.

Meanwhile, place a small plate in the freezer. Increase the heat under the orange mixture to return to full boil. Add the sugar and stir the mixture continually, until it reaches 222 to 223 degrees F on a deep-fry or candy thermometer, and darkens in color, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. You may need to adjust the heat in order to prevent boil over. Test the readiness of the marmalade by placing a teaspoon of the mixture onto the chilled plate and allowing it to sit for 30 seconds. Tilt the plate. The mixture should be a soft gel that moves slightly. If mixture is thin and runs easily, it is not ready.

Remove jars from the water and drain on a clean towel. Place a canning funnel onto the top of 1 of the jars and ladle in the marmalade just to below the bottom of the threads of the jar. Repeat until all of the mixture has been used. The amount of marmalade may vary by 1 to 2 jars. Wipe the rims and threads of the jars with a moist paper towel and top each with a lid. Place a ring on each jar and tighten.

Return the jars to the pot with boiling water, being certain that they don't touch the bottom of the pot or each other. (If you don't have a jar rack, try a round cake rack, or metal mesh basket. Even a folded kitchen towel on the pot bottom will do in a pinch.) Add additional water if necessary to cover the jars by at least an inch. Boil for 10 minutes. Using canning tongs, carefully remove the jars from the water, place in a cool dry place and allow to sit at room temperature for at least 24 hours before opening. Once open, store in the refrigerator. Unopened marmalade will last for up to 6 months.

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  • on January 09, 2013

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    This marmalade is delicious and is easier to prepare than most marmalade recipes. The first time I made this, it wouldn't set and I had to add pectin. I made another batch today, and it set just fine without additional pectin, but I made this major alteration:
    After juicing the lemon, I cut it up and put it and it's seeds in cheesecloth and boiled it with the fruit. When the fruit was very soft, I turned off the stove, and let the fruit sit overnight. I resumed my jam-making in the morning. I brought the mixture back to a boil and added the sugar. Once it reached a boil, it was ready in about 30 min. This time, however, I let it boil a bit too much. I would have liked it to be a bit looser. I think the tree has enough fruit on it for one more batch. Third time's the charm!
    By the way, I used Moro oranges.

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  • on January 07, 2013

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    This is my second year to make Alton Brown's Orange Marmalade and my friends are always eager to receive a jar. I actually use Blood Oranges and La. Hamlin Sweet Oranges. The first batch of Blood orange is light in color, but when the oranges start to turn red inside the marmalade ends up a beautiful rust color. I too found you have to cook it about 25-30 minutes to be perfect. I have made 9 batches of 1/2 pint and also 12 oz jars and it disappears fast. Thanks Alton Brown!

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  • on December 16, 2012

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    My friends beg me for this. It only makes about 9 cups (sometimes only 8. It is beautiful and makes me proud to give away. I love it, too. The trick is to not rush it. Do just as recipe says. I do slice my oranges with my Cuisinart. Saves a lot of time. Take out and the cut in the required quarter slices.

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