Calamansi Marmalade

Calamansi Marmalade

Servings: 24 4 oz. jars

Equipment

  • Large saucepan or pot
  • Strainer (mesh recommended)
  • Juicer or blender
  • pH test strips (for 3.0-5.5 values recommended)
  • 4-ounce size canning jars and lids
  • Water Bath canning pot and lid

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Calamansi juice
  • 4 cups Calamansi peel/rind
  • 8 cups Sugar
  • 4 boxes Sure-Jel® pectin (1.75oz or 49g/box)

Instructions

Making the Juice

  • Sort, wash, and juice the calamansi, keeping some of the peels.
  • Cut the peels into small strips without the pulp or seeds.
  • Cover and bring to a boil on high heat.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Making the Jelly – HOT PACK

  • Mix juice, peels and pectin in a large saucepan or pot and bring to a boil.  
  • Add sugar, mix well, and continue to boil over high heat for 10 minutes.

Test for pH, adjust as needed – For Hawaii, pH must be 4.2 of lower

  • Always sterilize canning jars and lids just before using
  • Remove hot marmalade mixture from heat.
  • Pour into jars; leave ½-inch headspace.(11) Wipe jar rims and threads.
  • Adjust lids and begin canning.

CANNING TIME

  • (four-ounce jars) 20 minutes

Notes

This same process works for jaboticaba, citrus and most other tropical fruit in 8 cup batches which should produce 24, 4 oz jars with some extra. Always have an extra jar or two ready. 

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