Description
This delightful tangerine marmalade captures the essence of sunny mornings. With fresh tangerines, a splash of lemon juice, and just the right amount of sweetness, this homemade spread is perfect for enhancing your breakfast or gifting to loved ones. Easy to prepare, it adds a refreshing citrus twist to toast, pancakes, or yogurt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium-sized fresh tangerines
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Wash and slice tangerines into thin rounds, discarding any seeds.
- In a large pot, combine sliced tangerines, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Stir until mixed well.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes until thickened.
- Test for doneness by placing a spoonful on a cold plate; if it sets after cooling slightly, it's ready.
- Pour hot marmalade into sterilized jars, seal tightly, and cool at room temperature before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Citrus Preserve
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg