Marmalade
A friend gave me a pot of freshly home made marmalade last week.
Its not something I am usually a lover of but this was delisious and didnt last the week.
So of course I had to make some. 
Best time to make marmalade is when the Seville Oranges are out in Jan/Feb.
It takes a long time to make marmalade as the oranges have to be simmered for a few hours first to make them soft.
Which then makes them easier to cut into shred.
All the pectin is in the orange pips so these have to wrapped in a muslin bag and boiled with the Juice before adding the sugar.
Just when I was about to panic mine reached setting point.
I cannot really tell if its a good marmalade, in fact I think I would have liked the shred a little more softer.
So now I wait for the verdict, from people who will be lucky enough to get a jar
Geoff on 03 Feb 2010 at 9:41 pm #
Hmmmmm I wonder if my number will come up
Alls ounds very technical – well done!
Reluctant Blogger on 04 Feb 2010 at 11:10 am #
Oooh marmalade is one of the few sweet things I really like.
I’d be very happy to be a guinea pig for your marmalade. But I suspect others will beat me to it.
You are good making all these things. I guess it keeps you warm in your igloo!
Devonshire Dumpling on 04 Feb 2010 at 11:29 am #
Who needs to beg for a jar when I have every intention of turning up on your doorstep armed with a plate of toast?
Lady Macleod on 04 Feb 2010 at 2:36 pm #
“lucky enough to get a jar” indeed! Homemade goodies are always the best. YOu aren’t shipping international I take it? Sigh. I shall just dream and remember then….
Geoff on 08 Feb 2010 at 9:19 am #
Well lets say I HAD a jar – trouble is its now all gone
Yep it was that scrumptious……