Orange Marmalade
- 6 medium oranges
- 3 medium lemons
- 3 cups water
- orange rind
- lemon rind
- 2 14 cups water
- granulated sugar, amount equal to fruit mixture
- Peel oranges and lemons very thin trying not to have any white pith on peel.
- Place peel in plastic bag to keep from drying.
- Set aside until the morning.
- Slice oranges and lemons into saucepan.
- Add first amount of water.
- Boil gently for 2 hours.
- Drain in jelly bag overnight.
- Cut peel with knife or scissors into fine long strands.
- Put into saucepan.
- Add second amount of water.
- Boil 15 minutes or until soft, stirring occasionally.
- Drain and measure 2 cups juice adding a bit of water if needed.
- Add juice from jelly bag.
- Mix and measure peel and juice, then place in large saucepan.
- Add same amount of sugar to juice and peel.
- Stir on medium-high heat until it boils.
- Boil rapidly, stirring 2 or 3 times, until a bit will jell when cooled on a chilled saucer.
- This will take about 25 minutes.
- Pour into hot sterilized half pint jars to within 1/4 inch of the top.
- Place sterilized metal lids on jars and screw metal bands on securely.
- For added assurance against spoilage, you may choose to process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
oranges, lemons, water, orange rind, lemon rind, water, sugar
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/orange-marmalade-326135 (may not work)