Chef John’s Bright Blood Orange Marmalade
Chef John’s Bright Blood Orange Marmalade balances the floral tang of blood oranges with a gentle sweetness, yielding a glossy, softly set spread. It tastes vibrant and citrus-forward with a hint of lemon to sharpen the finish, perfect for morning toast, scones, or gifting during citrus season.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 25 mins
- Serves40
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John’s Bright Blood Orange Marmalade, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 81
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Wash the oranges thoroughly. Use a peeler to strip off all the zest in long pieces; it's fine if some white pith comes off with it.
- 2
Place the peels in a saucepan and add 6 cups of cold water. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then lower the heat to medium-low to low and simmer until the peels are soft and tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- 3
While that cooks, cut the oranges in half and juice them into a large measuring cup; you should have 1 cup. Add 1/2 cup cold water and set aside.
- 4
Take the peels off the heat and drain the water. Move the peels to a cutting board, and when cool enough to handle, slice the zest into very thin strips. Add them to the blood orange juice.
- 5
Pour the zest and juice mixture into the saucepan with the lemon juice and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and thickened, 30 to 40 minutes. A probe or candy thermometer should register about 225 degrees F (107 degrees C).
- 6
Meanwhile, check jam jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any that are defective. Keep them submerged in simmering water until the juice mixture is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm, soapy water.
- 7
Ladle into sterilized jam jars and let cool to room temperature. Seal the jars and refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight, before serving.
- Calories 81.06 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 2.07 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 20.17 g 7%
- Total Fat 0.26 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 35.28 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 2.75 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 14.96 g --
- Added Sugars 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 22.52 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.22 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 549.04 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 32.5 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 13.25 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Chef John's Bright Blood Orange Marmalade is made with 4 ingredients and serves 40. It takes about 1 hr 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Blood Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Sugar, and Water. Each serving provides about 81.06 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John’s Bright Blood Orange Marmalade made of?
- The main ingredients are Blood Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Sugar, Water. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John’s Bright Blood Orange Marmalade?
- About 1 hr 55 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 81.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John’s Bright Blood Orange Marmalade easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Chef John’s Bright Blood Orange Marmalade healthy?
- Chef John’s Bright Blood Orange Marmalade has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 81.06 calories and 2.07 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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