Tree Nut Free Lemon Orange Marmalade
Bright citrus perfume fills the kitchen the moment this marmalade hits a rolling boil, and the finished result is the kind of glossy, jewel-toned spread that makes even plain toast feel like a treat. Sweetened entirely with honey instead of refined sugar, it has a floral depth that plays beautifully against the tartness of fresh lemon and the mellow sweetness of navel oranges. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, so there is no label-scanning or substitution stress — just clean, simple produce and pantry staples doing exactly what they should. The technique of bundling the seeds and membrane in cheesecloth is a clever way to coax out natural pectin, which means the marmalade sets up properly without any commercial additives. A frozen-plate set test keeps you in control of the texture, whether you prefer a soft, spoonable consistency or something firmer that holds its shape on a knife. Ladled into jars and tucked into the fridge, it keeps beautifully and makes a genuinely thoughtful homemade gift.
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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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