Question:Norman's Golden Three-Fruit Marmalade

[maralade]

Norman's Golden Three-Fruit Marmalade I am VERY nervous about canning anything. Thank God for being able to freeze most food. But I know some things don't freeze well. Do you know of any reason marmalade cannot be frozen? I thought about putting it in small containers, and using it as needed? Any suggestions?

[Zeldaz]

Don't be nervous! Jams and jellies made with acidic fruits and sugar are the easiest and safest items to can, as they tell you when they are spoiled because they get moldy. There's no chance they'll give anyone botulism. It's a great way to get started and over your nervousness. Fruit jams do freeze well, so I would think marmalade would, as well, although I've never frozen marmalade myself.

I do have to add this: that recipe is out of date. Just putting it into jars and putting a lid on it is NOT the safe way to preserve. The filled jars must be processed in a boiling water bath (a stock pot can serve as a canning kettle) to sterilize the contents, create a vacuum, and melt the sealing compound. Jams and jellies need to be processed this way for 5 to 10 minutes, other foods like pickles and relishes need longer times. There is a canning and food preservation forum here where you can count on getting a lo of information, support, and reassurance, as well as info on more up-to-date safety input.

[Dee514]

This recipe (30 Minute Orange Freezer Marmalade) can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 weeks or frozen for 1 year.

If the recipe you are using is similar, it should freeze well.

[Zeldaz]

The canning forum is at http://www.food.com/bb/viewforum.zsp?f=24

[maralade]

Thank you so much for your advice. I think I will stick with trying to freeze the marmalade (which I love, but I can't find the three-fruit kind in the stores I go to). Again, thank you and Happy Holidays.