Orange-Peach marmalade is a bright and flavorful way to serve this favorite fruit.
When most people think of marmalade, the Seville orange marmalade originating in England is the product that comes to mind. This traditional British condiment has not only stood the test of time, it has inspired innovative cooks the world over. "If orange works, why not lemon, lime, or other citrus fruits?" they ask. "And what if I added my ?" One such creation is the rich, fruity combination featuring that favorite of summer harvest, the peach. Move over, basic. Make room for Orange-Peach marmalade.
Instructions
1. Wash, peel and pit 12 peaches, and chop into 1/2 inch pieces. Wash three oranges, cut them in half, juice them, and stir the orange juice into the peaches. Remove the seeds from the pulp left in the juicer and add this pulp to the peach/ mixture.
2. Remove the inner pulp and membrane from three of the orange halves (discard the other three). Cut these peels into 1/2- x 1/8-inch strips, or grind them if you want smaller pieces. Simmer this peel in 1/4 cup of water until it is tender when rubbed between your fingers.
3. Measure your fruit mixture into a large pan, including the cooked peels--the total should be approximately 6 cups. Add 1 cup sugar for every cup of fruit mixture. Bring the contents to a full boil and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the fruit from settling to the bottom of the pan and scorching.
4. Test the marmalade by spooning a bit onto a plate and cooling it. Scrape the sample into a soft mound. Return it to the pan to cook longer if it is still too runny to hold a slight shape.
5. Pour your finished marmalade into clean jars and wipe the rim free of any drips that would interfere with the sealing process. Put the lids on and screw the jar rings on firmly. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
6. Remove the filled jars from the water bath and cool on a rack or other heat-proof surface. Check the lids to see if they are sealed after the marmalade is thoroughly cool. Remove the jar rings, wash the rims, and store in a cool, dark place until needed.
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