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Pause making marmalade

Asked on 1 Feb 2025 by Hilary McCabe

Hi, I am also making the dark chunky marmalade for the first time and I have got to the end of stage 1, so all my pectin juices and the chopped skin are in my preserving pan.
I should start stage 2 (adding the hot sugar) tomorrow, but have realised I do not have time tomorrow to add the warmed sugar, and then let it all bubble away gently for 3-4 hours.
Would it be OK to pause at this stage, and come back to it in 2 days time and do the sugar and bubbling away gently stage?
Thanks!

Lindsey, Food Editor replied

Hello,

Yes, kept covered in a cool place this will be fine.

Kind regards

Lindsey

Hilary McCabe replied

Thank you Lindsey, you totally took the stress out of my marmalade making, and, now that I've finished, I have to say, it was totally worth the extra time involved. The finished marmalade is a beautiful dark, dark golden colour, and has a real depth of flavour. I think this will be my go-to recipe in the future. Thanks again!