Grapefruit Marmalade
Brighten up your breakfast table with homemade Grapefruit Marmalade! This vibrant preserve transforms fresh grapefruits into a zesty spread that adds a delightful zing to your morning toast, bagels, or pancakes. With its perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, this marmalade is not only easy to make but also a wonderful treat for family gatherings or leisurely weekends. It’s the ideal gift for friends or simply a delicious addition to your pantry.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 32 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Citrus Preserve
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g grapefruit (prepared weight)
- 1 large lemon
- 6 cups water
- 8 cups sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Wash and peel the grapefruits and lemon, removing as much pith as possible. Slice the fruit thinly, capturing all juices.
- Cook ingredients: In a large pot, combine sliced grapefruit, lemon, and water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Add sugar: Gradually stir in the sugar until fully dissolved.
- Simmer: Let the mixture simmer for about 40 minutes until thickened. Check readiness by placing a spoonful on a cold plate; if it holds shape after cooling, it's ready.
- Jar it up: Ladle hot marmalade into sterilized jars, seal tightly, and let cool before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- 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
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