Using a gel agent helps this spiced peach marmalade come together quickly. Feel free to adjust the measurements of the spices to suit your personal tastes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 small orange, washed
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 pounds ripe peaches, peeled and finely chopped (about 4 cups)
- 1 box (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
- 5-1/2 cups granulated white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
Preparation:
Cut orange in half crosswise and remove any seeds. Cut each half into 4 quarters, then thin-slice into wedges that are 1/4-inch thick, including rind.
Place orange slices, lemon juice, peaches, and fruit pectin into a heavy pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Add sugar and return to a fast boil. Continue to boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and skim off any foam. Stir in cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Pour into sterilized dry jars and seal.
Yield: about 7 half-pints
Place orange slices, lemon juice, peaches, and fruit pectin into a heavy pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Add sugar and return to a fast boil. Continue to boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and skim off any foam. Stir in cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Pour into sterilized dry jars and seal.
Yield: about 7 half-pints
