Orange and Lemon Marmalade, with a twist

Orange and Lemon Marmalade, an acquired taste for me.

Before someone comes and crucifies me – “this is not keto” – I have to say that I did not choose it as keto in my description, but that, at 3.8 net carbs per serving, and not getting into individualized responses and insulin/blood sugar, it can yes be accommodated, sparingly and occasionally, on a keto diet.

It is a perfect pairing for a cheese board to be eaten in special occasions, for a after Christmas brunch, with a keto pancake or slice of bread (my own si vous plait).

That said, let’s get to the “twist”. I could say it is the spices I used. But no. It is….hold your breath….a bit more…WASABI paste.

I know, that is an ingredient that many hate. I like wasabi. But even if I did not, there is only a very small amount, that serves the purpose of transforming something from basic, to brilliant. Try it, and let me know if you liked it!


			
									
					
					
																	
																				
								
																
																									
																
																		
								
								
								
							
				
							
												
							
											
												
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								Lemon and Orange Marmelade
																						
														
														
								
									
																												
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																					Dalila Dias
																			
									

								
														
																																																								
										
												
		
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									Marmelade, an acquired taste, or a love at first sight one? For me it was an acquired taste. I decided to replicate it and add my touch, producing a delicious and low carb option to add to a cheese platter or even to a slice of keto bread or pancake for a nice touch. The twist? Wasabi. Believe me, it gives a kick and a touch to this recipe that no one could ever imagine.								
							
														
						

					
					

				
					
				
								
						
						
							
							
															
									
										Difficulty:Easy																
														
															
									
										Prep Time:10 mins																
														
															
									
										Cook Time:120 mins																
														
															
									
										Serves:10
																
														
																	
										Freezable:No																
															
							
						
	
				
																
								
										
				
									
						
							
							Nutrition per portion																						
									
										
								
														
														
														
														
																	
										Carbs
										3.81 net
									
														
														
														
									
											
													
							
						
				
				
										
								
					
				
					
						
															
							
							Ingredients
							
							
																
									
										1 orange																									
																
									
										1 lemon																									
																
									
										2 star anise																									
																
									
										4 tbsp Lakanto or Sukrin brown "sugar"																									
																
									
										1/4 tsp cardamom seeds																									
																
									
										1/2 tsp Wasabi paste (YES)																									
																
									
										1 tsp vanilla extract																									
																
										
						

						
									
	
							Method		
							
 	Cut the orange and lemon into 0.5cm slices and put into a bowl
 	Cover with water and leave it overnight
 	Discard the water
 	Put the orange and lemon in a pan and cover with water
 	Simmer for 1 hour
 	Add the "sugar", spices and extract
 	Simmer until reduced and "gelified" (1 hour approximately)
 	Add the wasabi and mix well
 	Let in cool down completely
 	Put into a sterilized jar
 	Enjoy sparingly with cheese or keto bread

Serving size = 1 heaped teaspoon

6 comments

Motoguzzimomma - Christine
January 15, 2019 at 11:13 am

OMGoodness! I’m off to buy an orange to make this! I miss marmalade a lot and this one sounds particularly tasty 🙂

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1. Motoguzzimomma - Christine
  January 15, 2019 at 11:14 am
  
  And wasabi is pure genius!
  
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  1. heelsandspices
    January 15, 2019 at 11:51 am
    
    It was 🤣🤣
    
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2. heelsandspices
  January 15, 2019 at 11:51 am
  
  I was not a fan until this one ahaja
  
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John Koen
April 29, 2020 at 3:59 am

I am going to make this so I can use a little in a keto “General Tso’s chicken” that I want to make this week, but am also looking forward to trying on bread and pancakes! 😘

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1. heelsandspices
  April 29, 2020 at 9:14 am
  
  Yum!!
  
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