Thinking about Christmas gifts, we didn't know what to get James' mother either. But then, we remembered she always has a jar (or two or three or more) of marmalade on hand when we've visited her, so I figured (and James confirmed) she likes the stuff. Now, you know me - I can't just go make the same old marmalade she buys from the store! Luckily for me, I came across this recipe on Vegetarianized (featured here on Five Friday Finds). I didn't want to deviate too far since she's not really a fan of trying new stuff. Grapefruit and oranges - both citrus, so close enough, right? Add in a bit of ginger for more flavor too. While the grapefruit ginger marmalade I'd made wasn't bad, I didn't know if she'd like the strong grapefruit flavor. (Probably should have thought of that beforehand. :P) Fortunately, we'd just gotten some clementines/mandarin oranges, so I added some of those in too! The difference amazed us. Not only did those little clementines sweeten the marmalade, but they also added another dimension to the flavor profile.
What are some of your favorite types of citrus?
Grapefruit Ginger Marmalade
by CJ HuangPrep time:
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Yield: 48 ounces
Materials:
| Mass | Weight | Volume | Number | Material | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | grapefruits | ||||
| 4 | clementines | ||||
| 1 cup | honey | ||||
| 1 cup | sugar | ||||
| 1 ounce | ginger, grated or julienned |
Methods:
- Gather all materials.
- Peel top layer of grapefruit skin with a vegetable peeler.
- Cut peels into narrow strips, and blanch for about 3 minutes.
- Break up flesh, and combine with ginger, zest, honey, and sugar in a pot.
- Slice clementines thinly and add them to the pot.
- Cook until thick, stirring occasionally (approximately 3 hours).
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