Orange Peel Marmalade Recipe

Orange is one of the most popular fruits which have been known to be nutrient-rich, so the orange marmalade will be just as lovable as its fresh fruit. Cooking orange marmalade is very interesting and pleasant because of its special method. Now that it’s orange season and this fruit is almost one of the cheap fruits, why not think about keeping it for other days of the year? Here is a super simple orange peel marmalade recipe!

About This Recipe

Citrus is one of the most important flavorings in the world of confectionery, which can be used in a variety of recipes (cakes, pastries, desserts, marmalades). In addition to citrus juice, citrus peel is used to make jams and candies, and citrus peel grate is used as a flavoring. Orange peel marmalade with orange peel and pulp of this fruit along with its mild sweetness is great for breakfast. Most people are hesitant to make homemade orange peel jam because they think it will be bitter. But with this trick that I will tell you, the jam will not become bitter at all and you do not need to add several cups of sugar to reduce the bitterness of the orange peels.

What Is The Difference Between Jam And Marmalade?

Jam is usually made from whole or sliced fruits that are boiled with sugar. Usually, only one type of fruit is used to make jam. The main ingredients of the jam are berries and small fruits. To make marmalade, fruit pulp, and rind, especially citrus fruits are used. Marmalade has a bitter and sweet taste and is a bit time-consuming to make, but at the same time, it is easy and very economical. The aroma and bitterness of marmalade are usually because of the citrus peel.

What You Need to Make Orange Peel Marmalade?

• Oranges: Use oranges with firm and vibrant orange rind. Ignore oranges with soft and spotted skin.
• Sugar: In this recipe, unlike other marmalade recipes, you do not need to add a lot of sugar. The amount of sugar in this recipe is perfectly balanced because we take the bitterness out of the orange rind with boiling. It is true that orange rinds have a lot of pectin and help to thicken the marmalade, but sugar also helps the concentration of the marmalade.
• Water
• Orange juice

How Do You Take The Bitterness Out Of Orange Peel?

1. First, peel the orange with a vegetable peeler, zester, or a sharp knife and do your best to completely separate the white parts(pith), because these white parts will make the marmalade bitter. Cut the orange peel so that each of them is about 1.5 inches long.
2. Place orange peels in a saucepan and cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. After 3 to 5minutes strain in a colander and rinse with cold water. Then repeat these steps two more times. This helps to soften and take the bitterness out of the orange rind.

How to Tell if the Marmalade Is Set?

Put a small plate in the freezer to cool completely. When you feel the marmalade has reached the required concentration place a dollop of hot marmalade on the plate. Push the dollop with your finger, if it wrinkles, it is done. Otherwise, boil the jam for a few more minutes and try again. Also, note that the orange peel marmalade becomes thicker when placed in the refrigerator.

How to Segment Oranges?

• After cutting the orange rind, slice off the top and bottom of the orange with a sharp knife. Separate the white pith completely from the orange itself.
• Run the knife right alongside the membranes and just cut out the segments. Do this all the way around the orange and cut out all the segments.

How to Make Orange Peel Marmalade?

• First, rinse the oranges well and peel them. Then remove the white piths with a sharp knife, then cut into thin strips. do your best to completely separate the white parts, because these white pith will make marmalade bitter. Cut the orange peel so that each of them is about 1.5 inches long.
• After cutting the orange rind, slice off the top and bottom of the orange with a sharp knife. Separate the white pith completely from the orange itself. Run the knife right alongside the membranes and just cut out the segments. Do this all the way around the orange and cut out all the segments.
• Place orange peels in a saucepan and cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. After 3 to 5minutes strain in a colander and rinse with cold water. Then repeat these steps two more times. This helps to soften and take the bitterness out of the orange rind.
• Pour the sugar and 2 cups of water and lemon juice into the pot and put it on the heat until it boils and the sugar dissolves, then add soft orange segments and orange peels into the juice and let the marmalade boil and thicken with a gentle heat. Cook the marmalade for about 40 minutes.
• Put a small plate in the freezer to cool completely. When you feel the marmalade has reached the required concentration place a dollop of hot marmalade on the plate. Push the dollop with your finger, if it wrinkles, it is done.
• Remove orange peel marmalade from heat and let it cool. Pour the orange peel marmalade into a sealed container and place it in the refrigerator.

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Orange Peel Marmalade Recipe

Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cooking Time: 50 Minutes 50 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 4.4/5

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Ingredients

• 3 medium-sized navel oranges
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups of water
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1

First, rinse the oranges well and peel them. Then remove the white piths with a sharp knife, then cut into thin strips. do your best to completely separate the white parts, because these white pith will make marmalade bitter.

Step 2

After cutting the orange rind, slice off the top and bottom of the orange with a sharp knife. Separate the white pith completely from the orange itself. Run the knife right alongside the membranes and just cut out the segments. Do this all the way around the orange and cut out all the segments.

Step 3

Place orange peels in a saucepan and cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. After a few minutes strain in a colander and rinse with cold water. Then repeat these steps two more times. If it still tastes bitter, boil it once or twice.

Step 3

Pour the sugar and 2 cups of water and lemon juice into the pot and put it on the heat until it boils and the sugar dissolves, then add soft orange segments and orange peels into the juice and let the marmalade boil and thicken with a gentle heat. Cook the marmalade for about 40 minutes. Then test marmalade, if it was set remove from heat.

Step 4

Pour the orange peel marmalade into a sealed container and place it in the refrigerator to cool.