
Bright citrus flavor meets the gentle sweetness of honey in this homemade spread that transforms a handful of simple ingredients into something truly special. Navel oranges and lemon come together with just water, honey, and a pinch of sea salt โ nothing hidden, nothing unnecessary, and completely free of any meat-based additives or gelatin that can sneak into store-bought preserves. The technique of bundling the seeds and membrane into a cheesecloth pouch is the secret weapon here, coaxing out natural pectin so the marmalade sets beautifully without any commercial thickeners. Thin strips of peel become tender and translucent after a long, slow simmer, giving every jar that gorgeous bittersweet depth that makes a good marmalade so irresistible. The frozen-plate set test takes the guesswork out of knowing when you're done, and the honey adds a floral warmth that plain sugar just can't match. Spread it thick on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or use it as a glaze โ this is the kind of jar you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge at all times.
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Place a small plate in the freezer โ you will use it later to test the set. Scrub the oranges and lemon under cold running water, then dry them.
Halve each orange and lemon. Squeeze the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a large heavy-bottomed pot, catching and reserving the seeds and any loose membrane in the strainer. Collect the seeds and membrane in a small piece of cheesecloth or a tea strainer and set aside โ they are rich in pectin and will be added to the pot.
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