Nothing beats the taste of homemade jams, jellies and marmalades and they are easier to make then you might think. With just a few pieces of equipment and a few ingredients you can make delicious citrus fruit jellies and marmalades to enjoy all year round. Handmade marmalade also makes a wonderful inexpensive holiday gift that you can give to everyone on your holiday gift list. Do not worry if you are not a gourmet cook, as long as can boil water you can make these delicious treats.

Here are some easy marmalades and jellies that you can make easily at home in a single afternoon.

Orange marmalade - this classic marmalade is very easy to make. Take chopped and peeled Florida oranges, fresh Florida orange juice, pectin and sugar and combine them according to a simple recipe and you can make delicious fresh orange marmalade. There are lots of different variations of this basic marmalade that you can make using different types of oranges. Making a Clementine marmalade is a fantastic way to use up delicious and rare Clementine oranges before they go bad if you cannot eat them all. Blood Orange marmalade is another delicious alternative to Florida orange marmalade.

Orange Lemon Jelly - This delicious jelly is perfect for sandwiches or spread over pancakes or pound cake. This simple jelly is easy to make following a basic jelly recipe, just use half lemons and half Florida oranges instead of using just one kind of fruit. The blend of orange and lemon will give the jelly a beautiful pale color and rich, delicious taste that is not too sweet or too sour.

Blueberry Citrus Marmalade - This twist on a classic blueberry jelly will delight your family and guests. It is perfect for holiday breakfasts or brunches but can also can be poured over ice cream or cake as a dessert. To make this marmalade you will need blueberries, red pepper, and fresh Florida orange juice. Be warned though, this marmalade is a little bit sweet and a little bit spicy so make sure that you are prepared for a little kick of spice when you eat it.

Holiday Citrus Marmalade - This classic holiday preserve is perfect for holiday giving, and it is an easy project to do with the kids if your family is doing handmade gifts this year. Combine Florida oranges, grapefruits and lemons into a simple marmalade and place it in a pretty jar. The delicious light taste is great all year round.