Grapefruit Marmalade

 

 

 

2 Large Grapefruits

1 Lemon

3 lbs Sugar

½ Bottle Certo

1/8 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda

 

 

 

1.         Remove the skins in quarters from the grapefruit and lemon.

 

2.         Lay quarters, flat, shave off and discard.

 

3.         Slice remaining rind very finely, and place in saucepan with 1 pint

water and bicarbonate of soda.

 

4.         Bring to the boil and simmer, covered for 10 minutes, stirring

occasionally.

 

5.         Meanwhile, cut up the peeled fruit and discard the pips and tough

skins.

 

6.         Add pulp and juice to the rind and continue simmering, covered for 20

minutes longer.

 

7.         Measure prepared fruit into a large saucepan, making it up to 1 ½

pints with water if necessary.

 

8.         Add the sugar and mix well.

 

9.         Bring to a full rolling boil and boil hard for 3 minutes, stirring

constantly.

 

10.       Remove from the heat and stir in the Certo.  Boil again for 1 minute.

 

11.       Leave to cool for 5 minutes.  Pot and cover in the usual way.