Apple marmalade

Classic apple marmalade is a simple, affordable, and delicious dessert that anyone can make in their own kitchen. To make it, you'll need just one ingredient. This all-natural and healthy applesauce-based marmalade will become your signature dish.

Nutritional value per serving
93.8 kcal
  • Proteins: 1.9 g
  • Fats: 0.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20.7 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
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    A simple recipe.
  • Number of servings: 1
    200 g of marmalade

Prepare homemade marmalade We'll be making this recipe without thickeners, sugar, citric acid, and other additives. Apples contain a large amount of pectin, which eliminates the need for gelling agents. It's enough to ensure the gummy candies hold their shape and have a pleasant, springy texture. It's a healthy and delicious alternative to processed sweets that both kids and adults will love.

The recipe for apple marmalade is quite simple, but not the fastest. To cook This dessert will take ten minutes in the kitchen and almost a day to set. So, let's waste no time and get started right now!

Recipe with step-by-step photos
Ingredients
Servings
200 g of marmalade
  • Apples
    1 kg
Preparation

Step 1

Bake the apples. Cut off the tops and pierce the peel with a toothpick in several places to prevent the flesh from cracking. Pour half a cup of water into the pan and bake in the oven at 150 degrees Celsius for 50 minutes.

Step 2

Use a toothpick to check the fruit's doneness. It should be soft and well-browned.

Step 3

Let the apples cool slightly and peel and core them.

Step 4

Place the peels in a saucepan and cover with water. Make a decoction: heat the mixture over medium heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain the decoction and let it cool.

Step 5

Blend the applesauce with an immersion blender until smooth.

Step 6

Add 20 grams of gelatin to the cooled broth. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes to dissolve the gelatin.

Attention!
This step is optional. However, if you want a firmer marmalade, use a small amount of gelling agent.
Step 7

Pour the gelatin mixture (or regular apple broth) into the puree. Stir. Heat the apple mixture over low heat until it reaches no more than 60 degrees Celsius.

Step 8

Line the pan with parchment paper or cling film. Pour in the puree. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 24 hours.

Step 9

Remove the hardened marmalade from the mold and cut into cubes. If desired, roll each candy in powdered sugar. Done!

Answers to frequently asked questions

Do I need food coloring for marmalade?
Various fruit juices and purees can be used to achieve a beautiful natural marmalade color. However, if desired, a few drops of gel food coloring can be added to the base to enhance and intensify the color. The key is to use a suitable shade to prevent the finished product from looking messy.
Can I use other puree or juice to make homemade marmalade?

Of course! Apple marmalade is a classic and one of the easiest. However, any juice can be used as a base.

It's worth noting that there are some fruits that are almost 99% unlikely to produce marmalade. These include pineapple juice and kiwi puree.

On our website, you'll find other simple and affordable options for jelly candies made from cherries, oranges, and even cola.

How to test the taste of marmalade base?

Before placing the preparation in the refrigerator to set, make sure the taste is to your liking. Furthermore, the flavor may change slightly during freezing.

To avoid waiting for the hot mixture to cool completely, use the following tip:

  • Fill a small glass with ice, then pour some water into it;
  • Scoop the puree into a spoon and place it in an ice bath. The mixture will stabilize slightly and resemble semi-hardened marmalade;
  • Try the candy to taste.

If something is missing (sugar, sourness), add the ingredient of your choice to the mixture and mix thoroughly.

Possible replacements

Homemade marmalade is a wonderful option not only for family consumption, but also a delicious gift or addition to it.

While bright colors and interesting candy shapes are enough for a child, adults can be surprised by an unusual, piquant flavor. For example, apple marmalade can be made with the addition of cider, liqueur, vodka, white wine, rum, champagne.

To give the candies their characteristic alcoholic flavor, add the alcoholic beverage after removing the puree from the heat. It will turn out absolutely delicious!

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