Blood Orange Marmalade Recipes: learn how to make it

Blood Orange Marmalade Recipes: Learn How to Make It

Blood orange marmalades are a true treasure of Sicilian tradition. Sweet, aromatic, and perfect for breakfast or snacks, they bring the intense flavor of high-quality blood oranges. If you love homemade treats, discover three ways to prepare your own blood orange marmalade: with peel, without peel, and using the Bimby.

Blood Orange Marmalade with Peel

Blood orange marmalade with peel is perfect for those who love intense, slightly bitter flavors.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg of untreated blood oranges
• 500 g of sugar
• 1 untreated lemon

Preparation:

1. Wash the blood oranges and lemon thoroughly to remove any residue.
2. Slice the oranges thinly, keeping the peel on, and remove any seeds.
3. Place the orange slices in a large pot, add the sugar and lemon juice.
4. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
5. Cook for about 45-50 minutes, until the mixture reaches a thick consistency.
6. Pour the hot marmalade into sterilized jars, seal tightly, and turn them upside down to create a vacuum seal.

Blood Orange Marmalade without Peel

This version is more delicate, ideal for those who prefer a sweeter, less bitter marmalade.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg of blood orange pulp
• 400 g of sugar
• 1 lemon

Preparation:

1. Peel the blood oranges, remove the seeds, and cut the pulp into pieces.
2. In a pot, combine the orange pulp, sugar, and lemon juice.
3. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat for about 30 minutes, stirring regularly.
4. Blend the marmalade with an immersion blender for a smoother texture (optional).
5. Pour the marmalade into sterilized jars, seal tightly, and turn them upside down to create a vacuum seal.

Blood Orange Marmalade with Bimby

Making marmalade with the Bimby is quick and easy, perfect for those who love convenience.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg of untreated blood oranges
• 500 g of sugar
• 1 lemon

Preparation:

1. Wash and cut the blood oranges into pieces, removing any seeds.
2. Place the oranges and lemon juice in the Bimby bowl. Blend for 10 seconds at speed 5.
3. Add the sugar and cook for 40 minutes at 100°C, speed 2.
4. If you prefer a smoother texture, blend for another 10 seconds at speed 6.
5. Pour the hot marmalade into sterilized jars, seal tightly, and turn them upside down to create a vacuum seal.

Three Ways to Taste Sicily in a Spoonful

Whether you choose marmalade with peel, without peel, or made with the Bimby, the result will always be an explosion of flavor and authenticity. Blood oranges are the true stars of these recipes, bringing Sicilian sunshine and tradition straight to your table.

For those who prefer to enjoy a ready-made marmalade, made with organic ingredients, there is always our Organic Blood Orange Marmalade. 🍊