Naartjie Marmalade
Serves 24 30 min prep 75 min cook
A distinctly South African citrus marmalade bursting with sweet naartjie fragrance and fine ribbons of tender peel.
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg unwaxed naartjies
- 2.5 litres water
- 2.5 kg white sugar
Method
- Wash the naartjies thoroughly.
- Peel the fruit and slice the peel into very thin strips.
- Squeeze the fruit and reserve all juice.
- Combine the peel, juice and water and leave to stand for 2 hours.
- Simmer until the peel is soft and translucent.
- Add the sugar and stir over low heat until completely dissolved.
- Boil steadily until setting point is reached.
- Pour into sterilised jars and seal.