Yuzu Jam (Marmalade)
- 1 kg Yuzu citrus fruit
- 300 grams Sugar
- Scrub the yuzu with a natural bristol brush and rinse well.
- Cut in half crosswise, squeeze the juice, and remove seeds.
- Remove the squeezed segments and pith from the peel and set aside.
- Cut the peel rather thickly as it is delicate.
- Blanch the peel twice in water 4~5 times the amount of the peel.
- Then soak in cold water for 20~30 minutes to remove the bitterness.
- Drain in a colander.
- Blanch the squeezed segments and pith twice in water 4~5 times the amount of the peel.
- Then soak in cold water for 20~30 minutes to remove the bitterness.
- Drain in a colander.
- Transfer Step 4 into a pan, add enough water to cover and simmer over high~medium heat.
- Once it comes to a boil, add the juice and seeds.
- Simmer until it reduces to 80% while skimming off the scum.
- After it starts to break apart and thicken, strain through a sieve to draw out the pectin.
- Add the peels into Step 7, simmer over medium-high heat until it reduces to 80%.
- Add sugar evenly in 3 batches.
- The amount of sugar in this recipe is not so sweet.
- Simmer until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Make it rather runny for yoghurt and less so for cakes and teriyaki.
- When it becomes translucent and amber in color, it's done.
fruit, sugar
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/169347-yuzu-jam-marmalade (may not work)