Mixed Citrus Marmalade
4 1/2 qt water, divided
1 1/2c grapefruit rind, thinly sliced
1/2c orange rind, thinly sliced
1 1/2c greapefruit sections, choped
3/4c orange sections, chopped
1/2c lemon, thinly sliced
2 1/2c sugar
Combine 1 1/2 qts water, grapefruit rind, and orange rind in a large dutch oven; bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered 5 mins; drain. Repeat procedure. Combine remainin 1 1/2 qts water, boiled rind, chopped fruit, and lemon slices; bring to a boil, and boil 5 mins. Cover and let stand 12-18 hours in a cool place.
Uncover; bring mixture to a boil, and boil 35-40 mins or until rind is tender. Measure fruit and liquid. Stir well; bring mixture to a boil, and boil until mixture registers 221 on a candy thermometer, stirring frequently.
Pour marmalade into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2" headspace; wipe jar rims. Cover at once with metal lids, and screw on bands. Process in boiling-water bath 10 minutes. Yield: 3 half pints. Recipe by: Southern Living.
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