Citrus Marmalade Recipe

Citrus Marmalade Recipe

Mama knew simple ingredients such as sweet, juicy fruit can become a fantastic accompaniment for breakfast.  I remember this being such a treat at Christmas.

 

 

Citrus Marmalade
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Recipe type: Preserves and Pickles
Serves: 8-10
 

Ingredients
  • 1 grapefruit
  • 1 large orange
  • 1 lemon
  • ¾ cup sugar

Instructions
  1. Cut fruit into pieces (skins and all), removing seeds.
  2. Chop, using coarse blade in grinder.
  3. Cover with cold water and let stand 24 hours.
  4. Transfer fruit and liquid to large saucepan and cook about 20 minutes, or until peels are very tender.
  5. Let stand overnight.
  6. Measure fruit and liquid.
  7. For each cupful add ¾ sugar.
  8. Place in large saucepan and cook over low heat 10 or 20 minutes longer, or until 2 drops from syrup falling from a wooden spoon cling together and fall as 1 drop.
  9. Ladle into sterilized jelly glasses (6 oz.).