Recipe · Preserves
Orange marmalade
- 3 ingredients
- 8 steps
Ingredients
- 6 large oranges
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Step-by-step preparation
- Wash the oranges and cut them into thin slices, removing the seeds.
- In a large pot, mix the orange slices, sugar and water.
- Heat over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 60–90 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened and reduced to a marmalade.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Pour the marmalade into sterilized jars and seal the lids tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until completely cool and ready to serve.
Enjoy your orange marmalade! It’s perfect on toast or as an ingredient in baking. Try other citrus fruits, such as lemons or grapefruit, for different flavors.