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August 12, 2011
Sunny Lemon Marmalade
The Pantry
Prep time:
15 minutesCook time :
36 minutes“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
Cut each lemon into about 20 thin slices, discarding ends and seeds.
2
Bring water to a boil in an 8-quart saucepan over high heat. Stir in lemons and baking soda.
3
Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low; cover. Cook, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes.
4
Add lemon juice concentrate and mix well; cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
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
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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