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August 12, 2011
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Sunny Lemon Marmalade

The Pantry
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time :
36 minutes

Grandma brightened everyone's day when she brought over jars of freshly made lemon marmalade.

Grandma brightened everyone's day when she brought over jars of freshly made lemon marmalade.

Ingredients

 

  • 6 medium lemons
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice concentrate
  • 6 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 (1 3/4-ounce) packages powdered pectin
Directions
  1. 1

    Cut each lemon into about 20 thin slices, discarding ends and seeds.

  2. 2

    Bring water to a boil in an 8-quart saucepan over high heat. Stir in lemons and baking soda.

  3. 3

    Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low; cover. Cook, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add lemon juice concentrate and mix well; cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the granulated sugar to the lemon mixture and mix well. Bring to a rolling boil. Boil, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Remove from heat.

  6. 6

    Stir in the pectin. Stir, skimming surface frequently, for 6 minutes. Spoon into 6 hot, sterilized 1/2-pint jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Seal with 2-piece lids. Process in hot water bath for 5 minutes. Makes 6 (1/2-pint) jars.

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Grandma's Secret Tip

Grandma's Secret Tip

For a special treat on muffins, English muffins or bagels, Grandma combined equal parts of lemon marmalade and softened butter in a small dish. She chilled the mixture to let it firm up a little, then used the lemon butter as a sensational, delicious spread.

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