And anyone else who would like to have a go! Here is the recipe I used (thank you Frances, though I doubt you read blogs) for Seville Orange Marmalade. It is truly delightful!
You will need: 2lbs/1kg of Seville Oranges, water and sugar.
Day One:
Wash oranges. Remove blossom ends and any blemishes. Cut in half. Squeeze out juice and strain it into a large bowl. Reserve seeds and peel. Scrape pith away from the peel to a tidy level. (I left some white, but just a nice little curl of it). Cut peel into slivers (I made mine really thin and long, looks very pretty). Add peel to juice and measure. There should be about 6 cups. Place peel and juice in bowl (glass, enamel or stainless). Add an equal amount of cold water. Cover loosely. Let stand at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours. Place seeds and some of the pith into a small bowl with one cup of cold water (this releases the pectin). Cover and place bowl in fridge overnight.
Day Two:
Pour peel and liquid into large saucepan and simmer. (My wok worked great for this!) Reduce heat so mixture steams but does not bubble. Continue to steep as such for two hours. While the peel is steeping suspend a large sieve in peel mixture. Add seeds and their jellied liquid from the small bowl to sieve. With wooden spoon, press out all liquid. Keep stirring seeds around until they are no longer slippery. (5 minutes or more). Remove and discard seeds.
Meanwhile, place a small bowl or plate in the freezer.
Measure peel and liquid into preserving kettle. There should be about 8 cups. Add an equal quantity of sugar. Mix well and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil marmalade, stirring frequently for about 20-25 minutes, or until it reaches jelly stage.
To test for doneness: remove plate from freezer, dribble some marmalade onto plate. Let it cool, then run your finger through it. If it wrinkles or forms a skin, it’s done. Be sure to take marmalade off heat while testing so it doesn’t burn or overcook.
Pour into hot, sterilized jars and seal. Cool, label and store in a cool, dark and dry place. (Takes a couple of weeks for the jelly to fully set, so don’t disturb them).
Makes 8-1o 8oz jars.
This recipe is well worth the food miles and the sugar! It will not disappoint.
Thankies! I will let you know how mine turns out!
i have a breast feeding question…
i had my girl on tuesday and feeding/latching on was fine until yesterday. she ate twice then absolutely refused after. i felt tenderness and today i woke up and i am rock solid, they are hot and soooo sore. i’ve done compresses, and expelled. they are leaking heavily but it’s not relieving the pain and size. i am going to the doctor tomorrow cause she needs blood work again–and i will ask a nurse to check them out. but i want your opinion too.
this sounds so yummy! but i have no clue where to get seville oranges…. do you think regular navel oranges or maybe meyer lemons would work for this marmalade?
and stefi– your boobs sound totally normal to me FWIW. that’s what happens when your milk comes in. you wake up with rock hard boulders on your chest. and newborns can sometimes be difficult to keep awake to nurse. try tickling your baby’s feet or gently tugging on the ears to keep her nursing. good luck!
I agree with Rebecca! Sounds like totally normal engorgement. Cabbage leaves in your undershirt will help relieve. Ditto to R’s post about tickling babe to keep her alert to nurse.
Just keep at it!!! If you ever have any other nursing Qs, feel free to email me — twwly@mac.com and also know that you should consult a LACTATION CONSULTANT like from the La Leche League or otherwise, not necessarily a nurse for any nursing problems. Nursing is a pretty special and specific thing, and unfortunately a lot of the medical community (and community in general) are pretty ill informed.
Sounds normal though, I promise it will improve!
i saw the nurse that delivered Izzy and I do have an infection. They told me about the tea bags and cabbage leaves. i bought an electric pump instead and it has helped so much. my mom told me about that League today.
thank you both
Get some probiotics for your tummies if you are taking ABX!
I’ll mention, as I am prone to mastitis (infection) that high doses of echinacea, combined with hot compresses and frequent nursing I have found to be just as effective as ABX. I’ve probably had mastitis a dozen times if I’ve had it once. No fun!
Can I ask why you are pumping?
just in case i am busy, my boyfriend can feed her. the pumping also helped relieve the infection cause it wasn’t coming out as effectively as using my hands. I feel almost 100% better. They aren’t as tender, red, hot or hard. She is nursing again on the right breast. The left nipple has blistered, and isn’t lactating as much, but I hope massage will keep it from drying up.
Sounds great, I’m going to save it for a time when I have room for such things. I only like homemade Marmalade.
VERY VERY VERY GOOD!!!!!!!!!! Made me a little crazy..but worth it