Description
Delia Ginger Marmalade is a flavorful and zesty spread that brings the warmth of fresh ginger and sweetness of sugar together in a delightful concoction. This homemade marmalade is perfect for enhancing your breakfast toast or as a delicious glaze for roasted meats. Its unique balance of sweet and spicy makes it an exceptional addition to any meal or a thoughtful gift for friends and family. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll find that this recipe not only fills your pantry with goodness but also elevates everyday dishes. Enjoy this versatile treat, whether paired with cheese, swirled into yogurt, or used creatively in baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups fresh ginger (peeled)
- 4 cups water
- 5 cups white sugar
- 1 (3 oz) pouch liquid pectin
- 5 half pint canning jars with lids
Instructions
- Cut the ginger in half; cube one half and shred the other.
- In a large pot, combine ginger and water, then simmer gently for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Drain mixture, reserving ½ cup cooking liquid.
- Chill the ginger in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- In a pot, mix chilled ginger, reserved liquid, and sugar; bring to a boil for 1 minute.
- Stir in pectin and simmer for another 7 minutes while skimming foam.
- Sterilize canning jars by boiling them in water.
- Fill each jar with marmalade, leaving ¼ inch space at the top; wipe rims clean before sealing.
- Process jars in boiling water for about 15 minutes.
- Allow jars to cool completely before storing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 85 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 52
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg