Apple Marmalade              Veg   CD    ACC 

Vegetarian    Cold   Fruit  Accompaniment  Jam Preserve  Preserves  Preserving  

Ingredients

360ml/12fl.oz. Water

1.2kg/2 ½ lb  Sugar

2  tbsp Lemon Juice

10 Apples, peeled and thinly sliced

1 Orange, quartered, seeded and thinly sliced  (including rind)

Instructions

1. Prepare the jars (see notes below)

2. Place the water and sugar in a large saucepan over a medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. 

3. Add lemon juice, apples and orange, bring to the boil and continue to boil for about 30 minutes, stirring.

4. Remove from the heat and test for a set (see notes below) . 

5. Skim any scum from the surface and ladle into warm jars.  Cover, seal and label (see notes below).

Notes:    see also General preparations

Jars - Use jars which are free from cracks, chips or flaws – the best sizes to use are 450g/1lb although 1kg/2lb jars can be successfully used for pickling fruit.  Prepare the jars by washing well in warm soapy water and rinsing thoroughly. Dry the jars in a cool oven (140C, 275F, Gas Mark 1).  Fill whilst still warm to prevent the jars from cracking when the hot filling is added.

Testing for a set – Remove the pan of jam from the heat. Drop a teaspoonful of jam onto a cold saucer. Allow it to cool then gently push your finger through the jam.  If it wrinkles a satisfactory set has been achieved. If it doesn’t, return the saucepan to the heat and continue to boil for a few more minutes then test again. Repeat as necessary.

Filling the jars –  Fill  to the top then wipe the rims of the jar with a damp cloth. Immediately cover with a waxed disc whilst still hot (wax side down). Allow to cool then cover with cellophane,  securing with a rubber band. For long term storage secure the cellophane with a screw top lid.

Storage – Store in a cool dark place.

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