Red Onion Marmalade

Red Onion Marmalade


1. With vegetable peeler, peel rind from orange in long strips.

2. Scrape off white pith from rind; slice rind lengthwise into paper-thin strips. Set aside.

3. In large saucepan, bring orange strips, sugar, onion, vinegar and salt to boil; boil for 1 minute. Stir in liquid pectin, mixing well. Remove from heat.

4. Using tongs, divide onion and orange rind among three 1-cup (250 mL) hot canning jars. Pour in liquid, leaving 1/4-inch (5 mm) headspace. Cover with prepared lids; screw on bands fingertip tight.

5. Boil in boiling water canner for 10 minutes. Let jars stand on rack until cool.

6. Check that lids curve downward; refrigerate any that do not and use within 3 weeks. Store in cool dark place for up to 1 year.

7. Variation:.

8. Pepper and Red Onion Marmalade: Add 1/2 tsp (2 mL) coarsely ground black pepper or hot red pepper flakes.

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