Quick Orange Marmalade

Directions

1. 1
   Bring oranges and lemons to a boil in 2 quarts water; boil for 3 minutes.
2. 2
   Cool in cold water.
3. 3
   Cut oranges and lemons in 8 sections each.
4. 4
   Scoop out pulp, discarding any seeds.
5. 5
   Cut up and place in large kettle.
6. 6
   Slice rind paper thin and add to kettle. Add the additional lemon juice and water.
7. 7
   Heat to boiling and simmer for 1 hour, uncovered.
8. 8
   Add sugar; stir until dissolved. Return to heat and heat to boiling and simmer for 50 minutes. Remove from heat, test for doneness by dipping a teaspoon of the hot liquid onto a chilled plate.
9. 9
   Place in refrigerator for 5 minutes.
10. 10
    If jellied at the end of the time, the marmalade is done. If not, continue cooking a few more minutes.
11. 11
    Test again.
12. 12
    Pour into hot sterilized jars and cover with melted paraffin wax. Yield:
13. 13
    4 pints.