Cranberry Citrus Marmalade
Brighten up your breakfast table with this tangy and sweet Cranberry Citrus Marmalade! Bursting with fresh cranberries, zesty orange and lemon, and just a hint of vanilla, this homemade spread brings a vibrant balance of tart and sweet to toast, scones, or even roasted meats. Crafted with simple ingredients and ready in under an hour, this marmalade combines the rustic charm of fresh fruits with a velvety, jam-like texture. Perfect for gifting or elevating your pantry staples, this recipe is a celebration of seasonal flavors, making it an irresistible addition to holiday gatherings or everyday indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh cranberries
- 1 large Orange
- 1 medium Lemon
- 2.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1.5 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Rinse and sort the fresh cranberries, discarding any that are bruised or soft. Set aside.
Wash the orange and lemon thoroughly. Use a vegetable peeler or zester to remove the outer zest from both the orange and lemon, being careful to avoid the bitter white pith. Slice the zest into thin strips.
Juice the orange and lemon. Combine the juices in a measuring cup and add enough water to equal 1.5 cups of liquid total.
In a medium-sized heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the cranberries, citrus zest, citrus juice mixture, and granulated sugar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and continue simmering the mixture for about 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the marmalade rest for 5 minutes before ladling it into clean, sterilized jars.
Seal the jars and allow them to cool completely before storing. The marmalade will keep for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator or longer if properly canned using a water bath canning method.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 573.6 g | 209% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 533.5 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 687 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
