How to Make Butternut Squash Marmalade

This butternut squash marmalade recipe will add an alternative boost to your breakfast table. It goes exceptionally well with toast and butter.

Ingredients

  • 1kg / 2 lb 4oz butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 600g / 1 lb 5oz sugar
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 cloves
  • 200 ml / 7 fl oz water

Steps

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    Prepare the marmalade. Heat a large saucepan over a medium heat.
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    Put the chunks of butternut squash into the saucepan. Add the sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, water, and the cloves.
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    Bring the marmalade to a boil. Then lower the heat and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated.
    • It will take about forty-five minutes until the squash is totally cooked.
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    Remove the cloves. Remove the cloves and stir vigorously to break up the squash. Now take the pan off the heat.
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    Jar the marmalade. Transfer the marmalade to a clean glass jar while it is still hot. It will last for several months if stored properly.

Community Q&A

  • Question
    How many cups of sugar is 1 lb 5 oz? And how many cups of squash?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It depends on the type of sugar. For granulated sugar, it would be roughly 3 cups, icing sugar/powdered sugar would be about 5 cups, brown sugar would be roughly 3 cups, and so on. The reason for these differences is that granulated sugar and brown sugar are heavier than icing sugar. The squash is roughly 3 cups.
  • Question
    I have filled sterilized jars, covered with sterilized lids. How long can I keep this jam? Should it be refrigerated and for how long?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It should keep for over a year in the pantry, unopened. Cook it for over an hour, jar it straight away in sterilised hot jars and place the lids on. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 4 weeks.

Things You'll Need

  • Large saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Regular spoon
  • Glass jar

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Categories: Jams and Jellies