RHUBARB-ORANGE MARMALADE

Rhubarb-Orange Marmalade image

Rhubarb and orange make a great combination in this versatile marmalade. It's a perfect glaze for meat or poultry and tasty on toast.-Joan Markytan, Elysian, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h10m

Yield 7 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Ingredients

6 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
6 cups sugar, divided
2 medium oranges
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine rhubarb and 4 cups sugar; cover and refrigerate overnight., Peel rind from oranges; cut into very thin strips, about 1 in. long. Place strips in a small bowl; cover with boiling water. Let stand 30 minutes; drain. Trim white pith from oranges; discard pith. Cut oranges into 1/2-in. chunks, reserving juices. Discard membranes and seeds., In a Dutch oven, combine rhubarb mixture, orange peel, orange chunks with juices, walnuts, raisins and remaining sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until thickened., Remove from heat; skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into seven hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.