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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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 Posted - Jan 11 2010 : 11:12:59 AM
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I am going to make marmalade for the first time this week - any input/advice/warnings? I am using my grandma's favorite recipe - I inherited a box full of her recipes last year and she had this one written down in at least 8 places.
I didn't do so well on my own canning last year, taught some classes but didn't have the "oomph" to do much at home so I'm hoping to get a jump on things this year.
I would love to hear stories or experiences from anyone
Thanks,
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
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Posted - Jan 11 2010 : 12:49:57 PM
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I make a few kinds of marmalade every year. I remember when I made my first batch...I figured it would be no good as it didn't set. Now I know that marmalade can take two or three days to fully set (unlike jam).
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
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sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
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Posted - Jan 11 2010 : 12:58:39 PM
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Diane has said what I wanted to say, marmalade DOES take a bit to set. I am not an expert but I do make some with seville oranges when they come out each year. I am the only one in our house who eats it so a dozen pints is more than enough for the year for us including gifting.
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 11 2010 : 2:52:06 PM
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Good to know - thank you!! Although I do have to say that I have made cherry jam that took 3 months to set - it turned out great but I thought for sure I had syrup instead:)
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Jan 11 2010 : 3:51:51 PM
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I make orange marm with blood oranges, differant look and taste , but really good. With all the freezes this winter, I don't know how much citrus will be around, or if the prices will be within reason. Oh, and yes, it does take time to set, but if it doesn't, its great on waffles and ice cream.
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Hosanna
True Blue Farmgirl
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Hosanna
Alton
Virginia
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
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Posted - Jan 11 2010 : 5:50:27 PM
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| I made some the other day with the Barefoot Contessa recipe. I was set by the next morning and is very good! Some people had issues with bitterness, but I think they were using oranges with really thick skin. I used Cara Cara (red flesh) navels and Meyer Lemons and it turned out heavenly! |
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
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Robin
Denver
CO
USA
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Posted - Jan 11 2010 : 6:00:31 PM
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I have only made marmalade from the cans of stuff at Williams Sonoma. They sell Seville Orange and Lemon...or they used to. I LOVE marmalade and would love a good recipe.
I do make a yummy tomato marmalde also. |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
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sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Jan 11 2010 : 7:25:34 PM
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| ANYONE HAVE A RECIPE. I TOO WOULD LOVE TO TRY IT SHERRYE |
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2010 : 6:16:18 PM
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I will post my grandma's recipe if this turns out well - it uses one lemon, one orange and one grapefruit, called Amber marmalade. I was thinking that thinner skinned fruit would be better.....
Farmgirl #224
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
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Robin
Denver
CO
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2010 : 06:01:21 AM
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| Has anyone made lime marmalade? I use this to make key lime pies and my supply from Florida is low...down to one jar! |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
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sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2010 : 12:42:01 PM
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| i made the marmalade. at least its is steeping. tomorrow i cook it. tastes great already. i took teresas advice and added some dark red oranges for color and taste. it looks so good. let you know how it sets. i used the recipe here followed the food network link. sherrye gonna put it on the english muffins from here |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2010 : 2:22:18 PM
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I am on day 3 - Grandma's recipe calls for 3 days so tonight I will actually make the marmalade and can it - will let you know how it turns out.
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2010 : 07:37:27 AM
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Okay - the recipe called for cooking it in three batches - the first batch looks good, the second batch heated up too hot and the third not enough - weird. One thing for sure, they all set up. In fact I am not sure if it will be possible to get the first two batches out of the jars:)
When I finished I found a recipe for orange marmalade in on of the Barefoot Contessa books so I might try that one if I do this again.
Amy Grac
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2010 : 07:41:30 AM
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Originally posted by graciegreeneyes
When I finished I found a recipe for orange marmalade in on of the Barefoot Contessa books so I might try that one if I do this again.
I wonder if it's the same recipe that I used from food network? Is it called Anna's Marmalade or something like that?
Siobhan, wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2010 : 07:50:01 AM
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Yep I think that's it - now that I know you made it and it was wonderful I will definitely try it.
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Jan 20 2010 : 5:48:53 PM
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| i had made the marmalade recipe on the link posted. oh boy yummy it turned out thick sweet sour dark chunky. thanks so much for the recipe i will use over and over. i think a lime one would be awesome too. sherrye |
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