Marmalade

jam · citrus · sweet treats

Bitter orange power. Bitter oranges are the classic fruit for marmalade because they have tons of pectin, the natural stuff that makes jam thick and jiggly instead of runny.

Peel is the star. Unlike regular jams that blend fruits into smoothness, marmalade keeps chewy strips of peel floating in it, which gives it that unique tangy bite.

The pectin secret. Pectin is a gummy substance in fruit skins that acts like nature's glue, helping marmalade hold together perfectly when it cools down.

Other citrus works too. You can make marmalade from lemons, limes, or other citrus fruits, though you might need to add extra pectin since they don't have as much as bitter oranges.