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    70 Apr 11, 2013 Fruit  |   Jump to Recipe

    Blood Orange Marmalade

    Blood Orange Marmalade

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    So I think I might have a new obsession: Orange Cardamom Scones + Blood Orange Marmalade + Mascarpone Cheese.  Sweet, tart, creamy, flaky, and buttery.  Does it get any better than that?  Not just for scones, this sunset-hued spread can liven up any slice of buttered toast or cream-cheesed bagel.  Typically thought of as a breakfast food, marmalade can actually be used in many other applications.  Try spooning a dollop over vanilla ice cream to brighten up your late night dessert.  This marmalade can also be shaken into a seasonal cocktail or be used as the base of a fruit vinaigrette.

    I’m already one paragraph in, and I have yet to mention the best part of this recipe.  It only requires 3 ingredients.  And 1 of them is water!!  If you’ve never made marmalade before, don’t be intimidated and give this recipe a try.  I’m sure you’ll be surprised at how easy it is.  Continue reading for the recipe.

    Blood OrangesSliced Blood OrangesMaking Blood Orange Marmalade

    Blood Orange Marmalade

    Blood Orange Marmalade

    by Brandon Matzek
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    Servings 6 cups

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds blood oranges (9 to 10)
    • 6 cups water
    • 5 cups white sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Thoroughly wash the outside of each blood orange. Top and tail the oranges (remove the ends) then slice in half. Trim away the core of each orange and remove any seeds. Reserve core and seeds. Thinly slice each half widthwise then slice in half lengthwise.
    • Place chopped oranges in a large bowl and cover with water. Bundle up all cores and seeds in a small square of cheesecloth. Be sure to tie the ends tightly so nothing comes out. Submerge the bundle into the bowl of slices and water. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
    • Remove the cheesecloth bundle and discard. Pour blood orange slices and water into a large pot. Add sugar, stirring to combine. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat then reduce to low and let simmer until reduce by more than half, stirring occasionally. Test the consistency of the marmalade by placing 1 tablespoon of the mixture on small plate. Place the plate in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. If you find the marmalade is a bit too runny after 10 minutes, return the saucepan to the heat and simmer away for another 5 – 10 minutes. Repeat this process until desired consistency is achieved.
    • Transfer hot marmalade to sterilized jars (pour boiling water over the jars and lids) and seal. Once the jars have cooled, store in the refrigerator.
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    Comments

    1. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

      April 11, 2013 at 1:47 pm

      This is stunning. Can I buy a jar off you? 🙂 Seriously it looks professional, Brandon! And I bet soooo good! Gorgeous images, too! Pinning!

      Reply
    2. Jennifer says

      April 11, 2013 at 6:55 pm

      darn it! for a split second I was hoping you managed to make this paleo 🙂 ha looks great though!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        April 17, 2013 at 9:52 am

        Haha, thanks!! Yeah a paleo marmalade might be difficult. I guess you could do it with all honey.

        Reply
    3. kelly says

      April 12, 2013 at 12:39 pm

      I love blood oranges but have only made marmalade once and it was way more complicated than this. I agree that being hooked on the scones, marmalade and mascarpone is quite the treat. Well, anything with mascarpone… Gorgeous photos!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        April 17, 2013 at 9:53 am

        Thanks Kelly 🙂 Yeah the process is fairly simple. It just requires a little advanced planning.

        Reply
    4. J.S. @ Sun Diego Eats says

      April 12, 2013 at 1:46 pm

      Does blood orange marmalade taste different from regular orange marmalade? I always save my orange rinds to make the crystallized orange rinds that are dipped in chocolate but have never tried making marmalade because I generally think its too bitter…

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        April 17, 2013 at 9:56 am

        Blood oranges do taste different than regular oranges, but this marmalade is similar in that it is both sweet and bitter.

        Reply
    5. Stephen Andrew says

      April 12, 2013 at 7:55 pm

      Looks fantastic. I’ll make some in time for the next season of Downton Abbey 🙂

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        April 17, 2013 at 9:57 am

        Nice!! I need to catch up on Downtown Abbey 😉 I haven’t gotten into it yet. So many shows to watch!

        Reply
    6. Ani says

      April 12, 2013 at 10:22 pm

      This sounds so easy and the photographs are lovely. Curious: Want is the benefit of adding the core and seeds to the soaking orange pieces? I have never had a blood orange but this recipe makes me want to try them. Farmer’s market, here I come. 🙂

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        April 17, 2013 at 9:17 am

        Thanks Ani! The cores and seeds have pectic which helps to thicken the marmalade.

        Reply
        • Ani says

          April 17, 2013 at 10:07 am

          Ah! I didn’t know that. Learned something new. Thanks!

          Reply
    7. Eats Meets West says

      April 22, 2013 at 9:14 pm

      I’m dying to make my own marmalade for once, but I was wondering: how long would this one last in the fridge? Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    8. Nusrat Azim says

      April 23, 2013 at 5:09 pm

      OMG! Look at those vivacious pictures ! Gorgeous marmalade 🙂

      Reply
    9. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

      April 26, 2013 at 1:53 am

      I could never make such stunning and delicious marmalade, my friend. Love the use of blood oranges here 🙂

      Reply
    10. Alanna {The Bojon Gourmet} says

      April 28, 2013 at 12:20 pm

      Oh my gosh, so beautiful! This looks like a great marmalade technique. And with orange cardamom scones? Yes, please! 🙂

      Reply
    11. Sara says

      May 9, 2013 at 3:56 am

      I just made several jars this weekend, from the blue chair fruit cookbooks–strawberry-blood orange and blood-orange and lemon! I was too busy this spring and missed marmalade season so thankfully blood oranges have a long season. Your marmalade looks beautiful. I love what a great yield you get from marmalade vs. other types of jam.

      Reply
    12. Akansha's Recipes says

      May 13, 2013 at 12:21 am

      Simply yum. I definitely gonna try this and put a version of mine in my blog. And surely will link to your post mentioning my inspiration! Keep up the good work!

      Reply
    13. Steph @ SeeStephRun.com says

      May 13, 2013 at 12:34 pm

      Oh wow this combination sounds amazing. I love blood oranges. I’ve never made marmalade though- I want to give it a shot though! How long does this keep? Can it be frozen?

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        July 23, 2013 at 10:38 am

        Hi Steph, I have not tried freezing marmalade, so I’m not sure if it can be done. This will last for at least 6 months in the fridge. Enjoy!

        Reply
    14. Jimbo says

      July 20, 2013 at 8:28 pm

      I love blood orange marmalade so much that I buy 4 kilos when they’re in season – I chop all of them up then make a batch with half and freeze the other half of cut up oranges.

      In the middle of summer when there’s no blood orange marmalade left, I thaw the frozen oranges and make another batch- it works a treat.

      And people LOVE this marmalade as a gift – I bring a jar to dinner parties and bbqs.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        July 23, 2013 at 10:39 am

        That’s a great idea! Do you freeze the cut up oranges in freezer bags? Or plastic containers? Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    15. Neeley Main says

      January 16, 2014 at 10:09 am

      Brandon,

      Delicious marmalade. This came out perfectly. I will be adding these to the jams and marmalades that we are giving away at our wedding in May 2014. This recipe made exactly 8 7oz jars.I did add about a tablespoon of Meyer lemon juice to balance the sweetness and brighten it up a bit. The oranges I bought were super sweet and juicy, so the lemon juice helped to balance the super sweet oranges. Thanks for the wonderful recipe. I’ll be making it again.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        January 17, 2014 at 10:26 am

        So glad this worked for you Neeley! I love the addition of Meyer lemon juice.

        Reply
        • Neeley Main says

          January 17, 2014 at 10:53 am

          Thanks Brandon. I am thinking of trying your recipe with a mix of Meyer lemons and blood oranges. I live in Northern California and am blessed with friends who have highly productive Meyer lemon trees.

          Reply
          • Brandon Matzek says

            January 17, 2014 at 4:45 pm

            Let me know how it turns out! I have a friend with a citrus grove in his back yard. I’m going to make a visit at the end of the month. Apparently it’s a bumper crop year for the blood orange trees!

            Reply
    16. Deborah Marquez says

      February 17, 2014 at 4:04 pm

      I have an overabundance of blood red oranges and I would like to try this marmalade. I have made plenty of jams. I usually use pectin and then submerge to seal in a jelly pot. You have suggested that all I need to do is place in boiling water. Can I do it the other way? Also, what would happen if I added compari?

      Thanks Debbie

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        February 17, 2014 at 6:05 pm

        Hi Deborah, my instructions will not result in a shelf stable product. You would need to store in the refrigerator. If you want to make the product shelf stable, you could certainly go through the standard canning process to seal the jars. Campari would be a wonderful addition! You’ll want to add in 1 – 2 tablespoons at the end (after the marmalade has cooked). Enjoy!

        Reply
    17. Christy Boitz says

      February 15, 2018 at 10:50 am

      Mine came out picture perfect! Thank you for sharing. It is as easy as you say! Keep on cooking! Thanks so much.

      Reply
    18. Sonya says

      October 26, 2019 at 7:51 pm

      Do you think I could substitute ordinary lemons (not Meyer) and use same recipe? The blood orange marmalade was stunning!??

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        October 30, 2019 at 9:49 am

        Hey Sonya! So glad you enjoyed this recipe :). Do you want to completely use lemons here or a mix of blood orange and lemon?

        Reply
        • Sonya says

          October 30, 2019 at 1:13 pm

          I made it ?? Just swapped out the oranges for only lemons …… it is great.

          Reply
        • Sonya says

          October 30, 2019 at 10:10 pm

          I made it! Just subbed in Lemons for blood oranges! Worked a treat!

          Reply
    19. Margaret Neu says

      February 17, 2020 at 10:07 am

      I’m making this now. Can’t wait! My question is, do you drain off the soaking water and discard before adding the 6 cups of plain water, or use it as part of the 6 cups of water?

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        March 24, 2020 at 1:25 pm

        Hi Margaret, you don’t drain off the water. You soak the oranges in the 6 cups of water and then cook everything all together with sugar. Sorry I didn’t get back to you sooner on this. I’ve been experiencing issues with my commenting system. I hope this turned out for you!!

        Reply

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