Seville Orange Marmalade
 
4 kilos Seville oranges, washed in cold water
4 lemons
6 kilos sugar

Equipment

A preserving pan,  a square of muslin, jam funnel and sterilised jars (sterilise in the warm oven or in the dishwasher on a hot rinse cycle)

 Measure 8 litres water in to the pan. Half the oranges and lemons and squeeze the juice into a jug. Add the juice to the water and place the pips and any pith on to the muslin square. Shred the orange and lemon peel into thick strips. Don't cut too thin or they will dissolve in the cooking process. 

Gather up the edges of the muslin and tie with string like a little money bag and add to the water and juice.

Bring the water and juice up to the boil then reduce to a steady simmer for 2 - 3 hours or until the peel is soft.

Remove the bag of pips from the pan and leave to cool until you can hold it in your hand. Add the sugar to the pan stirring constantly until all the sugar is dissolved. Squeeze the bag of pips over the pan and extract as much of the jelly-like substance you can. This will help with the setting of the marmalade. Stir again.

Turn up the heat and bring to a fast boil for 20 mins, check for setting consistency (see note below). Continue boiling until the marmalade reaches setting point (check every 10 minutes) taking care to stir from time to time to prevent the jam sticking to the bottom and burning.

Skim off any scum that rises to the surface,

Once setting point is reached turn off the heat and leave to settle for 20 mins.

Using a ladle and funnel spoon the marmalade int o the heated jars. Seal and leave to cool. Store in a cool dark place. Will keep up to one year.

 

 To test for setting: Place a small plate or saucer in to the fridge for 15  mins. Pour a spoonful of the hot marmalade onto the plate and return to the fridge for 5 mins. Push the edges of the marmalade with your index finger, it is set when it all wrinkly and crinkly.