Imagine all the delicious bakes and puds you can create with this classic orange marmalade. Enjoy this fun and simple recipe!

MAKES 2 jars // COOKING TIME 2 hours 20 min, plus overnight

INGREDIENTS
1.2 kg oranges, scrubbed, halved, sliced crossways and pips removed
2 L water
1 lemon, juiced
1 cinnamon stick
1 clove
1 star anise
±1.6 kg sugar

METHOD
1. Place oranges and water in a glass bowl. Cover with cling film and leave overnight.
2. Transfer to a pot. Add lemon juice, cinnamon, clove and star anise. Bring to the boil.
3. Simmer for 1 hour or until reduced by . Remove cinnamon stick, clove and star anise.
4. Cool slightly. Add 1 cup sugar per cup of orange mixture. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
5. Bring to the boil and cook for 45 minutes. Spoon into sterilised jars and seal.

Recipe & styling: Chiara Turilli
Photography: Andreas Eiselen // HMimages.co.za

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