How to Fix Orange Marmalade That Turned Out Too Runny
Homemade marmalade sometimes does not set properly and turns out runny if there was not enough pectin added during the original processing. Oranges and other low pectin fruits may require additional powdered pectin to be added during the cooking process; however, this is usually not discovered until the marmalade has been canned. Don't throw out the runny marmalade because it can be reprocessed in small batches of 6 to 8 cups at a time. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Sugar
- Water
- Lemon juice
- No-sugar powdered pectin
- Large kettle
- Sterilized jars
- Canning lids
- Canning rings
- Hot water canner
- Timer
Instructions
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Determine the number of cups of marmalade that needs to be re-cooked to thicken. If one jar did not set it is likely the entire batch did not set properly. Turn the jar upside down to see if the contents slosh inside.
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Add 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, 2 Tablespoons lemon juice and 4 teaspoons powered pectin for each quart of marmalade being reprocessed to a large kettle and mix well.
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Bring the mixture to a boil on a stove while stirring continually to prevent it from burning. Open the jars and pour the marmalade into the kettle and bring the contents to a boil while stirring. Boil for one minute.
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Remove the kettle from the heat and skim any foam off the top of the marmalade mixture. Fill sterilized jars with the reprocessed marmalade to 1/4 inch from the top. Place a new lid that has been sterilized in boiling water on top of the jar and tighten with a canning ring. Do not reuse the previous lids as they will not seal.
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Process the marmalade in a hot water bath for five minutes when at an altitude of 0 to 1,000 feet. Add five minutes to the processing time for each additional 5,000 feet of altitude.
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Tips & Warnings
Make a note to add 20 percent more pectin to the recipe the next time you make it. Boil the pectin mixture for one minute or slightly longer to ensure it will process correctly.
Sterilize jars in a dishwasher if it has a sterilize setting.
