Citrus Marmalade

what to cook on a cold winter day, besides chili or cookies?
what food will last the rest of the winter and bring a bit of sunshine in?
A citrus marmalade, a jam.
Many, I know do not like citrus marmalade, but it really is tasty.
It is hard to find marmalade's without the fructose corn syrup that is in store jams.
So, I thought I'd try to do the home made thing and make it myself.
Well, I was in for a surprise. Not only was it easy to make, it tasted delicious
and for much less than the expensive $4.00 a jar jams.


Citrus Marmalade

4 oranges or a combination of grapefruit or tangerines (about 2 pounds)
1 lemon
1 cup sugar for each cup of pulp
pectin (add according to package directions)

Wash all the citrus. Peel all the citrus.  Cut the peels into thin strips. Cut in half and squeeze out the juice.
Place the peels, juice and 7 cups water into pot and bring to boil. Allow to simmer for hours.
Simmer until the peel is soft. Add the sugar and pectin (according to the package directions) and stir until dissolved. Continue to cook until it starts to thicken. Do the refrigerator test to test for jelling.
To preserve follow the directions from Ball or Mason jars. Makes about 7-8 small jars.

A bite of Florida sunshine