How Do You Fix Orange Marmalade That Turned Out Too Runny?
Homemade marmalade sometimes does not set properly and turns out runny if there was not enough pectin added during the original processing. Oranges and other low pectin fruits may require additional powdered pectin to be added during the cooking process; however, this is usually not discovered until the marmalade has been canned. Don’t throw out the runny marmalade because it can be reprocessed in small batches of 6 to 8 cups at a time. Determine the number of cups of marmalade that needs to be re-cooked to thicken. If one jar did not set it is likely the entire batch did not set properly. Turn the jar upside down to see if the contents slosh inside. Add 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, 2 Tablespoons lemon juice and 4 teaspoons powered pectin for each quart of marmalade being reprocessed to a large kettle and mix well. Bring the mixture to a boil on a stove while stirring continually to prevent it from burning. Open the jars and pour the marmalade into the kettle and bring the contents to
