Make Your Own Prickly Pear Marmalade

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Isabella R. | July 10th, 2024

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Ingredients:

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
2	large	Lemons » thinly sliced	Lemons Lemons, pronounced "LEM-uhns," are bright yellow citrus fruits famous for their strong sour taste. They're a popular choice in kitchens around the world for adding extra flavor to food, drinks, and desserts. Packed with Read more...
2	large	Oranges » thinly sliced	Oranges Oranges - pronounced: OR-injz, are vibrant, round citrus fruits known for their bright orange skin, which is slightly textured. Inside, they are divided into segments that are juicy and range from sweet to Read more...
4	cups	Water	Water Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing the overall texture Read more...
4	cups	Prickly Pears » peeled, chopped, seeded	Prickly Pears Prickly Pears - pronounced 'PRIK-lee pairs', also known as cactus fruit or by their Spanish name, 'tunas' are edible fruits. They come in various colors, including green, yellow, red, and purple, depending on Read more...
6	cups	Sugar	Sugar Sugar is a sweet substance that comes from plants like sugarcane and sugar beets. It's used to add sweetness to food and drinks, like coffee, tea, and desserts. There are different types of sugar, Read more...

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
1 Hour	14 Hours	15 hours

Directions:

1. Thinly slice the lemons and chop the oranges, keep the peel on for added pectin.

2. Measure to ensure you have about 1 cup of lemon slices and 3 cups of chopped oranges.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced lemons, chopped oranges, and 4 cups of water.

4. Let the mixture stand for 12-18 hours in a cool place, allowing the flavors to meld and the peel to soften.

5. Transfer the soaked citrus mixture to a large pot.

6. Cook over medium-high heat for approximately 30 minutes, or until the citrus peel becomes tender.

7. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

8. Once cooled, stir in the peeled, chopped, and seeded prickly pears along with 6 cups of sugar to the pot.

9. Return to medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture begins to thicken, about 25-30 minutes.

10. The marmalade is ready when it coats the back of a spoon or reaches the desired thickness.

11. Meanwhile prepare your canning jars by sterilizing them in boiling water.

12. Once the marmalade is done, pour the hot mixture into the sterilized, hot half-pint jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace.

13. Wipe the jar rims and apply the lids and rings.

14. Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes to seal.

15. Remove the jars from the water bath and let them cool completely.

16. Check the seals by pressing down on the center of each lid. If the lid doesn’t pop back, the jar is sealed properly.

Submitted by Isabella R. | July 10th, 2024 See all of Isabella R.'s Recipes.

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@Isabella R. \| April 24th, 2024
If your jars didn't seal, put them in the refrigerator and use them first. They won't store properly if the jars didn't seal. I gave it a 5