Navel Orange Marmalade
  • 4 large Navel oranges
  • 2 1/2 cups [500 g] sugar
  • 1 cup [250 mL] water
  • Hot sterilized jars
  • Well rinse then wipe-dry oranges.
  • Trim off the stem and navel ends of each orange.
  • Half then slice oranges, by hand or in a food processor, into 1/8-inch [3-mm] thick slices.
  • Arrange orange slices into a large casserole; pour in sugar and water.
  • Push down the slices, until covered as much as possible with the mixture.
  • Cover casserole and bring mixture to a boil over high heat for 8 hours.
  • Uncover; cook uncovered over low heat for 2 to 3 hours more, until syrup is thick.
  • Spoon hot into hot jars; seal jars.
  • Leave to cool completely; check seals then refrigerate.