Are the citrus seeds necessary when making marmalade?

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There is a good chance that they aren't essential to the recipe, that being said: There is pectin in the seeds of citrus, but there is no need to grind or chop them for it to be released. Tying them in a cheesecloth bag, that would be easy to remove after cooking, would be fine.

Does marmalade have seeds?

The membranes and bitter seeds are used because they contain pectin, which is a natural thickener and is what will "set" the marmalade.

Do you leave pips in marmalade?

I heard that pips should be incorporated when making marmalade due to their high pectin content, but The River Cottage Preserves Handbook says to discard them as it's the citrus peel that provides the pectin. I've made three batches of marmalade: one with pips and two without.

Does marmalade have to be citrus?

It is also made from lemons, limes, grapefruits, mandarins, sweet oranges, bergamots, and other citrus fruits, or a combination. Citrus is the most typical choice of fruit for marmalade, though historically the term has often been used for non-citrus preserves.

Do you remove the pith when making marmalade?

2: Don't take the pith It's also the part of the fruit that is high in Pectin which is what will give a nice firm consistency to your marmalade.

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Three Fruit Marmalade | Waitrose

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