Marmalade

3 orange

3 pound nectarine

4 ½ cup sugar

Cut 1 ½ peeled orange and 1 ½ of unpeeled orange,

In a saucepan Blanch nectarine in boiling water for one minute, peel, remove the seed, cut and grind this with oranges.

Measure this (for example 4 cups) add equal measure of sugar i.e. 4 cups sugar

Mix sugar and fruit mix in a heavy bottom vessel ,simmer stove top until it comes to boil.

When it comes to boil keep the flame high continue to boil exactly for 30 minutes uncovered mixing constantly .

Skim of extra foam if formed .

Pour this in a sterilized glass jar, close lid immediately.

Keep this jar immersed half in a hot water for 15 minutes, this makes the jar airtight and avoids forming vapor inside the jar.

Note: instead of nectarine we can use lemon, peaches or any sour fruits.

1 pounds =less than 500 grms.