Grapefruit and Lemon Marmalade

Submitted bycalum onMon, 12/10/2012 - 15:15
Description

<p>Made from two tarty refreshing citrus fruits, this marmalade has a wonderful fruity flavour.&nbsp;</p>

Yield
4 Servings
Preparation time
40 minutes
Cooking time
3 hours
Total time
3 hours,40 minutes
Ingredients
1kilogram grapefruit
450grams lemon
1 7⁄10liters water
1 1⁄2kilograms caster sugar (warmed in low oven)
Instructions

<p>1. Place the fruit in boiling water for 3 minutes (this will make it easier to peel).&nbsp; Remove from the water and peel using a sharp knife.&nbsp; Cut the peel into fine shreds and put into a large heavy-based pan.</p>
<p>2. Remove the pith from the fruit and chop the flesh roughly.&nbsp; Add the flesh to the pan together with any juice.&nbsp; Add the water to the pan.</p>
<p>3. Place the pich and pips into a muslin bag and add to the pan (it is the Pith and pips that contain most of the pectin that is necessary for the marmalade to set).</p>
<p>4. Place the pan on a low heat and bring slowly to the boil.&nbsp; Simmer for about 2 hours until the peel is tender.</p>
<p>5. Remove the pan from the heat.&nbsp; Remove the muslin bag and squeeze any juice from it.&nbsp; Add the juice to the pan and discard the pith.</p>
<p>6. Stir in the warmed sugar until completely dissolved and then bring to the boil.&nbsp; Boil rapidly for about 15 minutes, until setting point is reached.</p>
<p>7. Remove the pan from the heat and skim off any surface scum and obvious lumpy bits.&nbsp; Allow to cool for 10-20 minutes until a skin has started to form.</p>
<p>8. Stir once and then pour into warmed sterilised jars.&nbsp; Then cover the jars with waxed paper.</p>
<p>9. Once the marmalade has cooled, remove the waxed paper and seal with jar lid.</p>

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