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Ma's Marmalade

Ella
Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 10 *ounce Jars

Equipment

  • 10, 8-ounce jars
  • funnel
  • tongs
  • Pot to cook

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Oranges
  • 1 Lemon zested
  • 6 cups water
  • 3 pounds sugar plus 12 ounces

Instructions
 

  • Wash the oranges and lemon thoroughly.
  • Cut the oranges into 1/8-inch slices, removing the seeds.
  • Cut the Oranges 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, [#10 minutes}.
  • Once brought to the boil, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, for 40 minutes. Do Not allow to Burn.
  • Add the sugar and stir the mixture continually, until it reaches 222F 
  • Sterilize the jars in boiling water.
  • when the marmalade nape's a plate - and holds a line, it is ready.
  • fill the jars with marmalade, top the jars.
  • return the filled jars to the pot with boiling water. Do not let the jar bottoms touch the bottom of the pan.
  • Simmer for another 10 minutes. Remove and sit at room temperature.
  • unopened - lasts for 6 months.
Keyword Jam'n