When buying marmalade in stores, many people understand perfectly well what danger it can pose to the body due to the preservatives and other chemicals in the composition.
Why not make homemade marmalade, which consists of simple and safe products?
What is needed for cooking
- 500 g fresh fruit (eg apples, oranges, strawberries);
- 500 g sugar;
- juice and zest of one lemon;
- 10 g gelatin.
You can experiment with the main ingredients. And the quality of the fruits used should be given special attention, as they will directly affect the taste.
How to prepare fruits
The fruits are washed thoroughly and peeled and seeded. Then the fruits are ground in a blender or meat grinder until puree.
Preparing the marmalade mass
In a large saucepan, combine the fruit puree, sugar, lemon juice and zest. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it comes to a boil, stirring regularly.
How to add gelatin
Gelatin is soaked in cold water for 5-10 minutes, then added to the hot fruit mass and thoroughly mixed until completely dissolved. This should be done with smooth movements.
Pouring and curing
The finished mass is poured into a form, previously covered with parchment paper, and leveled. Then the marmalade is left for several hours or, best of all, overnight in the refrigerator to harden.
How to cut and store
After hardening, the marmalade is cut into cubes or strips, and rolled in sugar if desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Important: homemade marmalade should not be stored for more than 2 weeks.
Making marmalade at home is very easy. And you can experiment with the main ingredients to achieve an excellent result.
Earlier we wrote about how to make delicious lean cutlets from basic ingredients.
Author: Valeria Kisternaya
