Orange Marmalade Recipe
July 18, 2013
July 18, 2013
In Summer I preserved what I thought was a large amount of jam to last through the year. We picked fresh berries at a local berry farm early in the year and made some glorious strawberry jam. I also made a Mixed Berry and some Apricot Jam. A few jars were give to friends as a gift but I still expected there to be an abundance…… It is all gone! All the jam I made has disappeared.
In a spin, after desperately pulling out all of the jars of other Summer goodies I preserved in a bid to find more jam, I posted my woes on Instagram. I was reminded that I could make marmalade at this time of year…OF COURSE! I have no idea why it did not occur to me.
This past weekend there were no farmers markets in my area. I didn’t have time to do a farm-gate visit so I ducked into a local organic produce store and grabbed fresh juicy Navel oranges. My lemon tree is still producing beautifully. I added a few into the mix to cut down the sweetness of the orange.
The day I chose to make this marmalade was gloomy, raining and cold. When I looked at the finished jars of brilliant golden orange reflecting it the light they made me smile. This is the recipe I made – Sunshine in a jar.
You can not be anything but happy when you open a jar of this marmalade. I am enjoying the addition of the orange blossom water. It is sweeter than regular marmalade so the kids enjoy it also.
Do you have a Winter food favorite that makes you smile? I would love to hear what it is in the comments below.
looks delicious! This is my favourite winter treat (spiced pear and frangipan tart) http://homesweetkitchengarden.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/spiced-pear-and-frangipan-tart.html
Sounds gorgeous Nat, I am heading over to have a look.
Sounds and looks lovely Kyrstie. Orange blossom water would be a great addition. My mum makes marmalade every year and I have been enjoying it on fruit sourdough toast. A winter food favourite for me!
Thanks Jane, I would love a thick slice of your sourdough to eat with it. My homemade bread is nice, but it is not sour dough.
Absolutely beeeeeeautiful, Kyrstie!!
Thanks Liz, we are enjoying it.