Mixed Fruit Marmalade
Mixed fruit marmalade is a traditional Romanian preserve made from a blend of seasonal fruits — usually apples, plums, peaches, pears, and apricots — cooked slowly until they transform into a thick, smooth, intensely fragrant paste. Unlike jam or dulceață, marmalade is fully puréed, giving a silky, piece-free texture. It is an excellent way to use up a mix of leftover or slightly overripe fruit. Rich in natural pectin from apples and quince, mixed fruit marmalade sets well without additional thickeners and has a complex, warm, and fragrant flavor profile.
Servings
10
Prep
30 min
Cook
80 min
Total
110 min
🥘Ingredients
servings
Fruit mix (total 2 kg cleaned weight)
Base ingredients
Spices
✅Dietary Compatibility
Yield
approx. 4–5 jars of 370 ml
📦Storage
Refrigerator
Opened jar: up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator
Freezer
Sealed jar at room temperature: 12–18 months
🥗Nutrition Facts
Values per 100 g marmalade
Calories
175 kcal
Protein
0.4 g
Fat
0.2 g
Carbohydrates
44 g
Fiber
2 g
🍷Pairs Well With
💡Variations
Add 200 g quince to the mix for stronger natural setting, a distinctive pink-gold color, and an intense autumn fragrance.
Replace the plums with blueberries or blackberries for a marmalade with deep purple-red tones and a more tart, complex flavor.
Add 1 tsp freshly grated ginger and a pinch of cardamom for an exotic, spiced version ideal for the autumn-winter season.