Description
Delia Ginger Marmalade is a delightful fusion of spicy fresh ginger and sweet sugar, perfect for brightening your breakfast table or enhancing savory dishes. This easy-to-make marmalade boasts a bold flavor that elevates everything from toast to glazes. With its vibrant color and unique taste, it makes an excellent homemade gift, bringing a touch of warmth to any occasion. Whether enjoyed on warm scones or as a glaze over roasted chicken, this versatile spread will surely impress family and friends alike.
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 ginger in half; cube one half and shred the other.
- In a large pot, combine cubed ginger with water and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of liquid after draining.
- Chill the cooked ginger in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
- In a pot, mix the chilled ginger, reserved liquid, and sugar. Boil for 1 minute.
- Stir in pectin and simmer for another 7 minutes, skimming off foam as needed.
- Sterilize jars by boiling them in water.
- Fill each jar with marmalade, leaving about a ¼ inch space at the top. Remove air bubbles and wipe rims before sealing.
- Process jars in a water bath for about 15 minutes to seal properly.
- Allow cooling completely before checking seals and storing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg