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Homemade Grapefruit Marmalade Recipe: Best Grapefruit Recipe

Homemade Grapefruit Marmalade Recipe: Best Grapefruit Recipe

Follow the recipe that shows you how to make perfect homemade grapefruit marmalade with few steps.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 Cups
Course: Spread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large grapefruits preferably organic
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups granulated sugar

Equipment

  • Large pot or saucepan
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Measuring cups
  • Citrus juicer
  • Fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  • Candy thermometer (optional)
  • Sterilized glass jars with lids

Method
 

Prepare the Grapefruit:
  1. Wash the grapefruits thoroughly.
  2. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the zest (outer skin), avoiding the white pith. Slice the zest into thin strips.
  3. Peel off the white pith from the grapefruits and discard.
  4. Segment the grapefruit, removing seeds and any remaining membranes. Collect the juices in a bowl.
Combine Ingredients:
  1. In a large pot, combine the grapefruit segments, zest, and juice.
  2. Add the juice and zest of the lemon.
  3. Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Simmer:
  1. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the fruit is soft and the liquid has reduced slightly.
Add Sugar:
  1. Stir in the sugar, ensuring it dissolves completely.
  2. Bring the mixture back to a boil and continue cooking until it reaches the gel stage (220°F/104°C on a candy thermometer).
  3. To test, place a small amount on a chilled plate, if it wrinkles when pushed, it’s ready.
Skim Foam:
  1. Remove any foam that forms on the surface to ensure a clear marmalade.
Jar the Marmalade:
  1. While the marmalade is still hot, ladle it into sterilized jars, leaving about ¼ inch of headspace.
  2. Wipe the rims, seal with lids, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Cool and Store:
  1. Let the jars cool at room temperature.
  2. Once sealed, store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Open jars should be refrigerated and used within 3 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcal
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