Spiced Citrus Ginger Marmalade
Mixed citrus, ginger and cloves combine to make this sweet and sharp spiced citrus ginger marmalade that's perfect on your morning toast.
- Prep time
- 24 hr 30 min
- Cook time
- 2 hr
- Yield
- 64 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 pounds mixed citrus (SEE NOTE)
- 4 cups sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ inch piece of ginger
- 5 whole cloves
- 1 inch piece of cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
sterilize the jars
- 2
slice and peel the citrus (don't discard anything)
- 3
remove and separate any pith on the fruit and rind
- 4
quarter the flesh and set aside
- 5
slice the rind really thin (¼ inch or less)
- 6
take the cheese cloth and place all the pith and seeds in it and tie it close
- 7
soak the fruit, rinds and cheese cloth bag in 5 cups of water and place in fridge for 24 hours
- 8
peel and slice the ginger
- 9
slightly break down the ginger, cloves and cinnamon using a mortar and pestle and tie up in a piece of cheese cloth
- 10
place a small plate in the fridge to chill
- 11
take the citrus mixture that has been soaking, add 1 additional cup of water to it, place the bag of ginger and spices, sugar and lemon juice and bring to a boil
- 12
reduce heat to medium and cook for approximately 2 hours, stirring occasionally, till the mixture thickens
- 13
use the chilled plate to carry out the wrinkle test
- 14
once ready place in sterilized jars and store in a cool, dry place SEE NOTE