Description
Citrus-packed French marmalade brings zesty sunshine to morning breakfasts with its golden, tangy essence. Homemade preserves deliver pure Mediterranean charm you’ll savor with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 3.5 cups (840 ml) fresh ginger, peeled
Sweeteners:
- 5 cups (1000 g) white sugar
Liquid and Thickening Agents:
- 4 cups (946 ml) water
- 1 (3 ounces/85 g) pouch liquid pectin
Canning Supplies:
- 5 half-pint (240 ml) canning jars with lids and rings
Instructions
- Slice ginger into two distinct sections: one half cubed, the other finely shredded.
- Gently simmer ginger in water for 75 minutes, carefully draining while preserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Refrigerate cooked ginger for 4 hours to enhance flavor and texture.
- In a large pot, blend chilled ginger, reserved liquid, and sugar. Bring to a vigorous boil for 1 minute, stirring consistently.
- Introduce pectin to the mixture, then reduce heat and simmer for 7 minutes. Skim away any foam that forms on the surface.
- Prepare sterilization process by submerging glass jars and lids in rapidly boiling water to eliminate bacteria.
- Carefully transfer marmalade into sterilized jars, maintaining 1/4 inch headspace. Eliminate air pockets by gently tapping, wipe jar rims clean, and secure lids tightly.
- Process filled jars in a rolling water bath for 15 minutes to create a proper seal and ensure preservation.
- Allow jars to cool completely at room temperature. Verify seal integrity and store in a cool, dark pantry.
Notes
- Enhance ginger’s flavor by toasting cubed pieces in a dry skillet before simmering for a deeper, more robust taste.
- Experiment with different sugar types like raw turbinado or coconut sugar for unique flavor profiles and subtle caramel notes.
- Reduce sugar content by using low-sugar pectin or replacing some sugar with honey for a more health-conscious version of the marmalade.
- Prevent crystallization by adding a splash of lemon juice during the cooking process, which helps maintain a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 28 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 1360 kcal
- Sugar: 340 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 340 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 7.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg