Ginger Marmalade
Yep I still intend to make more Marmalade. I obtained more Seville Oranges at the weekend; this time for a batch of Ginger Marmalade. I am very partial to Ginger in all it's variants so for me finding this recipe kinda kills two birds with one stone The recipe makes about 10lb in weight Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs/750g Oranges; sweet or Seville Oranges 1lb/500g lemons 1oz/25g fresh root ginger peeled and chopped 6 pints/3 1/2 litres of water 6lb/2 3/4 kg of Sugar 8oz/225g preserved ginger finely chopped Method Was the Oranges and Lemons and cut in half. Release the juice from the fruits by squeezing on a lemon squeezer or using a reamer. Squeeze the juice and pour into a large pan. Tie the pips and root ginger into a muslin bag and add to the pan. Slice the Orange and Lemon Peel into thin shreds without removing the pith; add to the pan. Add the water to the pan and then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat then simmer gently for ab...