Red Pepper And Ginger Marmalade

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 12 medium red bell peppers (about 3 pounds)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 tablespoons garlic, minced (about 10 cloves)
• 1/2 cup fresh ginger, coarsely grated
• 3 medium oranges, zest of, grated
• 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons black pepper

Recipe

• 1 core and seed the peppers, and cut into 1/4" wide lengthwise strips(you should get about 12 cups).
• 2 heat the butter and oil in a heavy flameproof casserole dish. add garlic and ginger, and cook over low heat for about 3 minutes. add the peppers, and stir well to coat.
• 3 mix in the orange zest, juice, sugar, and pepper. stir gently and cover. cook over medium-low heat,stirring occasionally, until the peppers are wilted and their skins are soft, about 25 minutes.
• 4 remove the cover and keep cooking over low heat, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 hours.
• 5 serve hot or at room temperature. this keeps, covered tightly, in the fridge for up to 5 days.