Citrus Marmalade

Citrus Marmalade

Citrus marmalade is a classic preserve made from whole fruits — peel, flesh, and juice — cooked with sugar to a semi-set consistency, with a characteristic slight bitterness that sets it apart from jam or jelly. The marmalade tradition is closely associated with bitter Seville oranges, but the Romanian home version uses regular oranges, lemons, and grapefruit to create a balanced marmalade with a complex flavor, rich in natural pectin and vitamin C. Excellent on buttered toast, in pastries, glazes, or as an accompaniment for duck and pork dishes.

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Servings

8

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Prep

45 min

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Cook

75 min

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Total

120 min

🥘Ingredients

8

servings

Main ingredients

Flavoring (optional)

✅Dietary Compatibility

🌱Vegan🥗Vegetarian✝️Orthodox fasting🐟Pescatarian🌾Gluten-free🥛Dairy-free
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Yield

approx. 4 jars of 370 ml

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Opened jar: up to 4 weeks in the refrigerator

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Freezer

Sealed jar at room temperature: 12–24 months

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per 100 g marmalade

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Calories

240 kcal

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Protein

0.3 g

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Fat

0.1 g

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Carbohydrates

60 g

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Fiber

1 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Toast with salted butter
🥂Croissant or brioche
🥂Aged cheeses (cheddar, gouda)
🥂Roast duck or pork ribs (as a glaze)
🥂Plain or Greek yogurt
🥂Black tea or Earl Grey
🥂Whisky or bourbon

💡Variations

1

Use only bitter Seville oranges, if available in season (January–February), for a classic British marmalade — more bitter, more complex, and intensely aromatic.

2

Make a lime marmalade for a more acidic and tropical flavor, excellent with Mexican dishes or in cocktails.

3

Add 1 tsp freshly grated ginger or chopped crystallized ginger for a spiced and fragrant variation.

Citrus Marmalade | Traditional Recipes