Lemon jam without peel

Name: Lemon jam without peel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 15
Ingredients: Lemons with thick peel 1.75 lbs; Sugar 1 ½ cup; Golden delicious apples 3.5 oz

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Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Serving: 15
Cost: Low
Note + 4 h of maceration

PRESENTATION

Lemon marmalade without peel is seriously good. In Southern Italy, they often turn leftover lemons from making limoncello into this smooth, sweet, and velvety jam. It's a really, really delightful treat. This seedless lemon marmalade skips the peel, so the texture’s extra silky and spreadable. And the secret? Adding a touch of apple. Which is great. It naturally thickens the mix because of its pectin—no weird thickeners needed. And you know what? The apple also balances the sharp, tangy lemon flavor, making the marmalade bright but not overwhelming. It’s a nod to Italian preserving traditions, especially in Southern Italy, where they really make every ingredient shine.

In these sun-kissed regions, jars of smooth lemon marmalade are a breakfast staple. Really. Perfect for spreading over toast or mixing into yogurt. Using lemons from limoncello gives it a unique twist, tying it back to local customs. There's something fresh and zesty about this lemon spread recipe that you won't find in store-bought versions. People love how the mellow, pectin-rich apple adds just the right amount of body without masking the citrus notes. It's pretty simple. Just fruit, sugar, and patience—no strange additives. This method aligns perfectly with the Italian way of making homemade lemon jam, where slow cooking lets the aromas develop and the flavors deepen.

Even if you’re new to making preserves, this easy lemon marmalade is a great place to start. Really. The end result is a jar of shiny, golden jam that tastes like sunshine. And the warmth it brings to your kitchen? For sure. Spread it on warm toast, stir it into oatmeal, or sneak a spoonful straight from the jar—this lemon preserve definitely brightens up any morning. With its bright flavor and smooth texture, it’s like a little taste of the beautiful and sunny Italian coast. Capturing the essence of Southern Italy in every spoonful.

How to prepare Lemon jam without peel

To prepare the lemon jam without peel, first, choose high-quality lemons with thick skins. Wash them, dry them, and peel them entirely 1. Cut them into slices 2 and place them in a bowl. You will need 1.1 lbs. Then add the sugar 3, stir, and place in the fridge for 4 hours covered with plastic wrap.

After the 4 hours, peel the apple and cut it into cubes 4, you will need 3.5 oz. Pour the lemons, along with the maceration liquid, into a pot 5, add the apple 6 and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes.

Halfway through cooking, blend the jam with an immersion blender 7, this way it will be smooth 8. Transfer it back to the pot and cook for another 20 minutes until it reaches the desired consistency 6, keeping in mind that once cold, it will be firmer.

Before turning off the heat, you can do the saucer test: just pour a teaspoon on a saucer and tilt it; if the jam doesn't slide off quickly, it means it's ready. Jar the jam into sterilized jars 11 12.

Storage

Lemon jam without peel, if stored properly, lasts up to three months in a pantry, protected from heat and light sources. Once opened, the jar can be stored in the fridge and consumed within a few days.

Tip

You can flavor the jam with some grated ginger, added at the end of cooking, before jarring.

IMPORTANT

Homemade preparation of preserves and jams can present health risks. In a domestic environment, it is not possible to create the conditions and measures necessary to guarantee food safety and suitability, which, on the other hand, industrial procedures can ensure to prevent dangerous contamination. It is therefore important to strictly follow food safety guidelines to reduce risks, but keep in mind that you will never achieve the same food safety as commercially produced preserves and jams. For proper preparation of homemade preserves, we refer to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health.

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Lemon jam without peel

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Lemon jam without peel

Storage

Tip

IMPORTANT

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