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in article , Peter B North at
wrote on 23/1/05 9:39 AM:

> Hi
> I wonder if you can help. I know an old lady who makes marmalade but
> finds the cutting of the rind hard and tedious work. Can anyone
> suggest a gadget, machine, whatever, that might help her out?
> She makes about 50 jars a year I think, so it would be useful to her!
>
>
> Thanks very much.
>
> Peter
I don't know if your "old lady" is willing to make changes, but if she is
there is one way that doesn't require cutting off the peel. It is also
described in PFB. We use it in our community kitchen all the time. The
whole fruit is boiled until soft, the citrus fruit is then cut in half,
seeded and then sliced as fine as you like it. The fruit, some reserved
cooking water and sugar are then cooked til it tests done. Very simple and
it makes great marmalade.
Ellen

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