Apple-Lemon Marmalade

Name: Apple-Lemon Marmalade
Ingredients: 4 lemons; 3 cups water; 3 lbs cooking apples (about 12 medium apples); 6 cups sugar; 6 mint sprigs, tied up in cheesecloth

5 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

4 lemons
3 cups water
3 lbs cooking apples (about 12 medium apples)
6 cups sugar
6 mint sprigs, tied up in cheesecloth

Directions

1

Cut lemons in two and slice thinly, removing pits. Soak in water overnight. Cook over moderate heat until peel is tender, about 10 minutes.
2

Peel and core apples. Cut in thin slices. Combine apples, lemons with their liquid, sugar and mint.
3

Bring to a boil while stirring. Reduce heat and cook until thick, about 30 minutes.
4

Remove mint. Ladle into hot, sterilized jars and seal.
5

You may sterilize this jam in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes, if desired.