Description
Jamie Oliver’s orange marmalade delivers a zesty British breakfast spread with complex citrus notes. Homemade preserve lovers will savor this traditional recipe that balances sweet and bitter orange flavors with professional cooking techniques you can master in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lb (907 g) oranges (about 4 medium oranges)
- 4 cups (800 g) granulated sugar
Acidic Components:
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
Liquid Components:
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) water
Instructions
- Meticulously wash the oranges and lemon under cool running water, ensuring all surface dirt is removed.
- Carefully slice oranges into small, uniform cubes approximately 1/4 inch (0.6 centimeters) in size, systematically removing any visible seeds or tough membrane.
- Transfer orange cubes into a high-powered blender or food processor, processing until the fruit transforms into a fine, pulpy consistency with minimal large chunks remaining.
- Select a heavy-bottomed stainless steel pot and transfer the blended orange mixture into it, incorporating freshly grated lemon zest and extracted lemon juice.
- Pour measured water and granulated sugar into the pot, using a wooden spoon to thoroughly integrate all ingredients until sugar begins to dissolve.
- Position the pot on medium-high heat, stirring consistently until the mixture reaches a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce temperature to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the marmalade to cook uncovered, periodically stirring to prevent bottom scorching, for approximately 25-35 minutes until the liquid thickens and develops a glossy, gel-like texture.
- Test marmalade’s readiness by conducting the cold plate method: place a small amount on a chilled plate and observe if it wrinkles when pushed with a finger.
- Carefully ladle the hot marmalade into sterilized glass jars, leaving 1/4 inch (0.6 centimeters) headspace, and seal immediately.
- Allow marmalade to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate. Consume within 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months for extended preservation.
Notes
- Organic oranges provide the best flavor and minimal pesticide residue for this homemade marmalade.
- Maintaining the full sugar quantity ensures a thick, spreadable consistency that won’t separate or run.
- Experiment with bold flavor additions like spicy jalapeño, warming ginger, sweet cinnamon, or aromatic vanilla to customize your preserve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 80 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 120 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg