December 31, 2011

tangerine marmalade

i got this recipe from everyday food magazine. it was the perfect way to use up some cuties that are inevitably lying around during the holidays. i halved the recipe in the magazine so that's what i put here. it was fun to try marmalade--it's something i've always wanted to try. it does require a bit of time, so make it while you're already in the kitchen for something else.

ingredients

about 9 tangerines (i used cuties), unpeeled, washed, ends trimmed and cut into thin slices
2 C sugar

directions

in a large pot, bring cuties and 3 C water to a boil over high. reduce heat to medium and cook at a rapid simmer until cutie peels are tender, about 20 minutes. add sugar and increase heat to medium-high and stir until sugar dissolves. return to a boil and cook, stirring often, until mixture is thick and darkens slightly, about 45 min. it should be thick like jam. transfer marmalade to airtight container and let cool completely before using or refrigerating. can refrigerate up to one month and freeze up to six months.

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