The Epicure's Almanac or Diary of Good Living
April 9th : ORANGE MARMALADE
Take the pulp out of four dozen China and one dozen Seville oranges, mash this well together in a large pan, then abstract the pips. Cut half the peel of the China, and all of the Seville, in small stripes; put these into a stewpan with the juice, and let it stand by a slow fire till the peel is quite soft, which will be in about four hours ; then add four pounds of loaf sugar, and boil until the sugar is perfectly dissolved, stirring occasionally. Have gallipots ready, fill and cover with brandied paper, and tie down with bladder. Home-made marmalade ought not to cost more than eight pence a pot.