Apple Marmalade

Photo: flickr user chee.hong

Ingredients

4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced

1/2 small orange, juice and zest of, grated

1/2 small lemon, juice and zest of, grated

1/2 cup water

2 cups sugar

Prepare fruit, rind and juice. Place in a bowl.

Stir water and sugar in large saucepan on medium heat until mixture boils.

Add fruit mixture; return to a boil.

Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally for about 45 minutes until fruit is clear and mixture thickens.

Cool a small spoonful to room temperature on chilled saucer to see if it jells.

When jelly stage is reached, fill hot sterilized half pint jars to within 1/4 inch of top.

Place sterilized metal lids on jars and screw metal bands on securely. Process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.

2 half pints

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - 10:38pm