Eggless Lemon Orange Marmalade
There is something deeply satisfying about making your own marmalade from scratch, and this citrus version delivers that perfect balance of bright, tangy flavor and gentle sweetness. Fresh navel oranges and a single lemon are the stars here, their peels slowly simmered until tender and translucent before honey brings everything together into a glossy, spreadable preserve. Using honey instead of refined sugar gives the finished marmalade a subtly floral depth that store-bought versions simply cannot match. The natural pectin from the reserved seeds and membrane does the thickening work, so there are no additives or mystery ingredients to worry about — just fruit, water, honey, and a pinch of sea salt. The frozen-plate set test is a classic technique that takes all the guesswork out of knowing when your marmalade is ready, making this approachable even if you have never made preserves before. Spoon it generously over toast, swirl it into yogurt, or use it as a glaze for roasted chicken — the possibilities are genuinely endless. Two pint jars of this stuff in the fridge feels like a small luxury every single morning.
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32 servings
- 4 medium navel oranges (about 2 lb total)
- 1 medium lemon
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup honey
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Place a small plate in the freezer — you will use it later to test the set. Scrub the oranges and lemon under cold running water, then dry them.
- 2
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 — they are rich in pectin and will be added to the pot.
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