Orange Marmalade ..... Made In Just A Few Minutes In The Microwave!

Orange Marmalade

Mother Nature blesses southern California residents abundantly with fresh vegetables and fruit all year around. Almost everyone has a citrus tree tucked somewhere on the lot. On the side of our home is one tree that bears prolifically and has the sweetest oranges of the navel variety. A photo of the tree was posted on the blog December 28, 2007.

Yesterday one of the women from our neighborhood and I went to lunch. She shared that her next door neighbor made and brought her some wonderful orange marmalade. I love orange marmalade on a hot toasted baguette in the morning with coffee. I thought I will call Kate and ask for her recipe. Kate's reply was "why sure, but there is nothing to it"!

This recipe can be adjusted to make any amount. There is just one key factor. Measure the orange and sugar and the ratio should be equal in amounts. Also remember that any amount can be made. So here it is:

Ingredients:

1 cup oranges with juice and julienned rind

1 cup sugar

Directions:

Scrub oranges very well. With a vegetable peeler, remove outer orange rind; julienne and set aside. Remove orange segments only. Do not include segment membranes or pith. Measure in a microwaveable bowl the oranges with juice and julienned peel and measure that same amount of sugar, stir well to mix . Place the contents in the microwave and cook for 6 to 8 minutes. Stir once or twice during the cooking process. Do not overcook as this makes the marmalade tough or rubbery. It will thicken without any pectin. Cool and place in a jar and refrigerate.

As Kate says, "Nothing to it". Thank you Kate for sharing this simple but delicious recipe and Marilyn thank you for telling me about Kate's great recipe!