Marmalade with lemon
3 servings
5 minutes
Lemon marmalade is a refined dessert embodying the harmony of sweetness and refreshing tartness. This recipe is rooted in European culinary traditions where citrus fruits are often used for confectionery. Lemons boiled in water and soaked in sugar turn into a thick, aromatic mass that reveals the depth of flavor. Its sticky consistency and bright, sunny aroma make this marmalade a wonderful addition to morning tea or baked goods. It can be used as a filling for pies, served with toast, or added to desserts. This recipe is simple to execute but requires patience as the long cooking allows lemons to fully develop their flavor and gives sugar a velvety texture.
1
Wash the lemons and poke them with a fork.
- Lemon: 3 pieces
2
Boil water in a pot, add lemons, cover with a lid, and cook for about 40 minutes, then drain the water.
- Lemon: 3 pieces
3
Chill the lemons and cut them into small pieces.
- Lemon: 3 pieces
4
Place the sliced lemons in a deep pan, add sugar, mix, and cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Lemon: 3 pieces
- Sugar: 500 g