Nectarine−Orange Marmalade

Nectarine−Orange Marmalade

Ingredients:
3 pounds nectarines
3 medium−size oranges
4 1/2 cups granulated sugar

Directions:
Wash, blanch, peel and pit nectarines; wash the oranges. Remove the peel from 1 1/2 of the oranges
and discard it. Put the nectarines and the peeled and unpeeled oranges through a meat grinder. There
should be about 4 1/2 cups. Place the fruit in a preserving kettle; add 4 1/2 cups of sugar and bring
slowly to a boil. Boil rapidly, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Skim off foam with
a metal spoon. Ladle into hot, sterilized jars and seal immediately.
To seal: Fill to within 1/2−inch head room, being sure to first wipe the rim and threads of the jars with
a hot damp cloth to remove all particles of food, seeds or spices. While contents are hot, cover with a
1/8−inch layer of paraffin. When paraffin has set, add another layer of melted paraffin, tilting and
rotating the jar to seal completely.
Makes about 4 half−pints.
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