Meyer Lemon Marmalade
Learn how to create your own homemade Meyer lemon marmalade with this easy-to-follow guide. Enjoy the sweet and tangy flavor of this delicacy in the comfort of your own home.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Meyer lemons
- 3 cups sugar (divided)
- 5 cups water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- vanilla bean (optional)
- fresh ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the lemons well with cold water.
- Trim off both ends and cut each lemon into eighths by first cutting it in half along the length. Then cut each half into four pieces.
- Trim off the center membrane where needed.
- Thinly slice each wedge of Meyer lemon into very thin ribbons putting them in a large bowl or container.
- Add 2 cups of sugar to the bowl. Stir well. Cover with aluminum or a lid and place the bowl in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours.
- Pour the meyer lemon pieces along with sugar into a large pot.
- Add 1 cup of sugar and 5 cups of water to pot. On high heat bring to a boil.
- Add butter to reduce foam if needed.
- Place a saucer in the freezer to check for a proper set.
- Prepare jars by boiling while marmalade is cooking.
- In a small pot place the bands and flat lids. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook marmalade on high heat boiling for 30 to 40 minutes until a proper set is reached.
- Check for set by dropping a teaspoonful of marmalade on the chilled saucer. Return to freezer for a couple of minutes. Push the marmalade with the tip of a finger. If wrinkles appear marmalade has reached a proper set. If a proper set has not been reached continue cooking marmalade for another 10 minutes and check again.
- Once a proper set has been reached fill jars leaving ¼ head space.
- Place flat lid and a band on each jar.
- Process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.
Recipe Expert Tips
- Adapted from Preserving by the Pint.
- To make Vanilla Meyer Lemon Marmalade add one vanilla bean that has been cut in half and split to each jar.
- To make Vanilla & Ginger Meyer Lemon Marmalade add one cut and split vanilla bean plus 1 teaspoon of grated ginger to the bottom of each jar.
- To make Meyer Lemon & Ginger Marmalade add 1 teaspoon of grated or chopped ginger to the bottom of each jar.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 4mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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