Marmalade Question

knitter

Made Marmalade for the first time last november which was went a bit wrong..The Jam and Chutney were fine:T
The marmalade(lemon amd lime) was a bit runny I put it in the fridge to see if it would set a little bit more...Opened about 2 weeks ago though still a bit runny tasted absolutely fine About half way through a jar an since opening its set and the right constency :rolleyes: but has gone cloudy
THe marmalade tastes scrummy Hubby won't touch it More for me:p

I know the lact of pectin caused it not to set ...I definately boiled it for ages and wrinkle tested just could not get wrinkle properly:o
Going to get a bottle of pectin next time instead of the jam sugar...But does anyone know why has it gone cloudy ?

Farway

Too cold? Is it in the fridge?

Sarjsmith

Have tried making marmalade for the first time, followed Delias recipe ensuring the sugar was thoroughly gone before boiling. The marmalade has got a lovely colour, but very sweet taste and has almost set like toffee what have I done wrong please?
(Usually make jams in summer very successfully,didn't think it would be this difficult:rolleyes:)

tessie_bear

if marmalade is boiled too long it sets too much ...i made some that was like a jelly tablet....ifu cut up oranges and expose the seeds pith etc i would of thought there would be enough pectin without adding liquid pectin...i would say is its too runny u havent boiled it enough....i tend to go with runny as it more usable than too set imo....do u do the wrinkle test on a cold plate ? it might be worth buying a thermometer and doing the boiling more accurately if u intend to make a lot.....id agree with poster than said cold fridge is making it go cloudy...still edible i would of thought

Sarjsmith

Thanks Tessie Bear I have probably boiled it too much..will try again:o