Orange Marmalade — FarmPal

Ingredients

• •6 medium navel oranges
• •2 lemons
• •6 cups sugar
• •6 cups water

Instructions

1. 1Score orange and lemon peels into quarters, remove peels
2. 2Slice peels into thin 1/8 inch strips (this is the signature marmalade texture)
3. 3Place peels in large pot with water, boil 5 minutes, drain repeat once to remove bitterness
4. 4Remove pith and seeds from fruit, chop pulp
5. 5Combine blanched peels, chopped pulp, and 6 cups fresh water in pot
6. 6Simmer uncovered 30 minutes until peel is very tender
7. 7Add sugar, stir to dissolve completely
8. 8Bring to rapid boil, stirring frequently, until gel point reached (220°F at sea level)
9. 9Test: place spoonful on frozen plate should wrinkle when pushed with finger
10. 10Remove from heat, skim foam, let rest 5 minutes (prevents floating peel)
11. 11Ladle into hot half-pint jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace
12. 12Process 10 minutes in boiling water bath