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This jam comes together quite quickly with no cooking involved and the pairing of strawberries and grapefruit is a match made in heaven!
I couldn't let the cool weather season completely pass without making one more batch of marmalade, this time a marmalade to bridge the seasons, using delicious, ruby red grapefruit that are still plentiful at the market combined with beautiful bright red strawberries. Locally grown strawberries, which are perfect for traditional jam, won't be available here in the Carolinas for another month, but the varieties from Florida or California showing up right now in our stores are just perfect for this wonderful marmalade.
I couldn't resist a huge bag of ruby red grapefruit, on sale at one of my favorite markets last week. I used the sweet/tart fruit on salads, for a delightful tangy flavor in a salad dressing, on yogurt and on it's own, sliced and sectioned for breakfast treats. There were just a few left when I got the urge to make this marmalade. I love combining fruits in my marmalades and coming up with unique flavor combinations. A lovely basket of strawberries was the basis for my inspiration this time.
This jam comes together quite quickly with no cooking involved and I could hardly wait to ladle the jam into jars before taking the first tiny taste. Honestly, I think this pairing is a match made in heaven. The sweet, ambrosial strawberries complemented by the tart grapefruit is just delightful. It's fabulous on toast (though don't think you can have just one slice!}, perfect for drizzling on yogurt and would make an incredible dipping sauce for shrimp or scallops by adding just a splash of rice vinegar.
And, if you run out of time to make dessert for family or friends, pick up a carton of good vanilla ice cream and a package of shortbread cookies. Scoop the ice cream in pretty bowls, add a generous scoop of Ruby Red Grapefruit & Strawberry Marmalade along with a mint sprig and a shortbread cookie and you've got a yummy dessert worthy of your best company!
P.S. Oh, and if you think you're seeing little piggy faces peering out from the right side of the second photo, have no fear; you're not going crazy or anything like that! They're just my French Piggy Croissant Rolls, so fun, be sure to check them out if you missed this post!
- zest of 2 medium grapefruits I like to use one of these zesters for perfect size strips of zest
- 1 ⅓ cups fresh grapefruit sections roughly chopped, including juice (from about 2 medium-size grapefruits)
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 ¼ cups sugar measured into separate bowl
- ¾ cup water
- 1 box SURE-JELL Fruit Pectin I like SURE-JELL but you can use similar powdered fruit pectins
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Directions:
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Wash plastic containers or glass jars along with lids in hot soapy water. Rinse with hot water. Dry thoroughly.
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Add grapefruit, zest, grapefruit, strawberries, and sugar and stir until well combined. Place mixture in microwave and heat on high for 3 minutes. Stir again until sugar is quite dissolved. Repeat 3 minutes in the microwave and stir for several minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Mix water and pectin in small saucepan. Bring to boil on high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 min. Add to fruit mixture along with lemon juice; stir 3 min. or until sugar is dissolved and no longer grainy. (A few sugar crystals may remain.)
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Fill containers to within ½ inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours. Marmalade is now ready to use. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze extra containers up to 1 year. Thaw in the refrigerator before using.
Adapted from Kraft Recipe
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
Could I just eat it by the spoonful Chris? I can't believe how vibrant the colour is. It's so beautiful!
Debra Eliotseats says
What a delicious combination! I love that you put these two together. So pretty!!!!!
Sandra Lee says
Could this be any prettier!
Erin Dee says
This has the most beautiful color! I've never had grapefruit... anything. Perhaps it's time to try? 🙂
Angie Schneider says
Perfect! I would love some for my breakfast bread.
Ms Lemon of Make Mine Lemon says
I just bought my first strawberries this week. I thought it might be too early, but when I picked them up to smell, well oh my goodness I just had to buy some. Now back to the store to buy some for jam.
Really beautiful photos.
Vicki Bensinger says
This sounds so good Chris. I woke up this morning feeling like I needed a grapefruit for breakfast and then I see this. I've made your strawberry jam before and loved it so I know this would be great. Love the idea for using it for a savory dish and adding a hit of rice vinegar - sounds temping. Nice flavor combination. Thanks for sharing.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Yum! What a great flavor combination! I have a bunhc of grapefruit I need to use, ohhh, I can't wait to make this, this weekend!!
Denise Browning@From Brazil To You says
What a beautiful marmalade! There is nothing like a homemade one indeed...
Hovkonditorn says
What a beautiful marmalade, fresh and delicious!
Liz Berg says
Oh, the color is just stunning, Chris! And I've never thought of pairing strawberries with grapefruit...but I love the idea of mixing sweet with tart. Sounds so yummy! And LOL that you had 3 sisters, too...we are soul sisters for sure 🙂
Ginny says
Everything about this picture is gorgeous, including the jars and the napkins. For some reason, it reminds me of having a picnic in the summer.
Natalie G says
I could just probably eat this with a spoon out of the bowl! I love adding grapefruit to just about anything possible, this looks very tasty!
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Cathy says
Yummy looking!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Oh man I want to dive headfirst into this marmalade!
Pink Patisserie says
Such a beautiful vibrant color and what a fabulous combination! I can honestly say I've never had grapefruit marmalade. Can't wait to make this.. And those piggy's.. what a fun thing to bring to the table!
Kim G. says
This jam looks awesome Chris, I really like it and I know I would enjoy it!!! Just have to find so Sure-Jell!!!!
Happier Than a Pig in Mud says
Sounds like a great flavor combo (gorgeous color) and I love marmalade with cream cheese on a bagel:@)
www.you-made-that.com says
Yum this marmalade does look so pretty and I'm sure it taste just as good as it looks! I would love a jar of this marmalade.
Amelia says
Hi Chris, your marmalade colour is so gorgeous and off course it's very tempting too. Great combination, thanks for sharing your recipe. YUM YUM!
Have a nice week ahead.
Mr. & Mrs. P says
What a beautiful red marmalade! Just look at that color! Perfect for all the strawberries that are in the peak now in Florida!!
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Mr. & Mrs. P says
What a beautiful red marmalade! Just look at that color! Perfect for all the strawberries that are in the peak now in Florida!!
http://www.thespiffycookie.com
twodogsinthekitchen says
Here is another recipe of yours that I'm pinning. I think I do pin your recipes the most! This looks so pretty and I'm sure will taste great. I love the sweet of strawberries combined with the tart of the grapefruit! Can't wait to make this one Chris 🙂
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Such a pretty marmalade, Chris! The perfect accompaniment to your piggy croissant rolls!