In 2013 I decided that I was going to take the orange by the rind, (as opposed to the bull by the horns) and enter my marmalade into that year’s Marmalade Awards, or to give it the correct title, The World’s Original Marmalade Awards.
I was bold and brave, not worrying about the awards I might not win, but concentrating on helpful tips I’d pick up – that would hopefully aid me in becoming a marmalade maker extraordinaire!
To prepare me for this sticky orange adventure, I had two tricks up my Paddington Bear like sleeve…….the first was to actually MAKE some marmalade; and the next trick was to attend a Marmalade making workshop run by the World’s Original Marmalade Awards Winner (2008) and WI preserves judge, the queen of all that is ladled into jam jars, Vivien Lloyd.
But first, my home-made marmalade; I decided to make a Three Fruit Marmalade from Vivien’s excellent and authoritative book, First Preserves.
Vivien kindly allowed me to reproduce the recipe for her Three Fruit Marmalade here, and a printable copy of her recipe is at the end of this post. I have also added some step-by-step photos of how I made the marmalade, which hopefully will be of some help if you decide to make it.
There is also a very helpful marmalade video on Vivien’s website, the link is here: First Preserves Marmalade Video. But on to my marmalade making exploits. Apart from the fact that January and February is Seville orange season, I can see why this preserve is popular during the winter months; the snow is on the ground, the wind is howling a gale and the diet dictates that no more cakes must be made this week.
So, why not reach for that knife and sit down with a pot of tea, or coffee, some music and shred citrus peel! I LOVED it, it was strangely relaxing and very therapeutic.
After the peel had soaked, it was time to actually “make” the marmalade. Vivien’s recipe is VERY easy to follow and it all went like a breeze, should I be saying that?! My 24 hours of prepping and cooking rewarded me with several jars (I increased the recipe slightly) of glowing citrus preserve……and oh yes, was I VERY proud of myself!
There’s a big problem with this award entering business, I got the marmalade making bug, and went on the hunt for some Seville oranges, in order to make another batch of marmalade which turned out to be “Merry Marmalade“, which has a bit of booze splashed in to it for good measure!
Three Fruit Marmalade
Print recipe
| Serves | Makes 2.25kg (5lb) |
| Prep time | 24 hours, 2 minutes |
| Cook time | 10 minutes |
| Total time | 24 hours, 12 minutes |
| Dietary | Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Breakfast, Condiment, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Cold |
| Occasion | Birthday Party, Casual Party, Christmas, Easter, Formal Party, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentines day |
| Region | British |
| From book | First Preserves by Vivien Lloyd |
Ingredients
- 1 grapefruit
- 2 lemons
- 1 sweet or Seville orange
- 1.4kg granulated cane sugar
- 1.75 litres water
Note
The flavour of this marmalade is a gentle balance of the three fruits, grapefruit, orange and lemons.
(Select a small grapefruit, and aim to get a total weight of grapefruit, orange and lemons of between 675 and 700g)
Directions
| Step 1 | The total weight of the fruit should be between 675g and 700g (1 1/2 lbs) |
| Step 2 |
 Remove the juice from the fruit and pour it all into a large stainless steel lidded pan with the water. Scrape out the membranes and pips with a sharp knife. (I found this easiest to do after quartering the fruit) |
| Step 3 |
 Finely chop the membranes, I used my Kenwood mixer. Put the chopped membranes and pips into a thin piece of muslin, tie it up with string, and add to the pan of juice and water, securing it to one of the pan handles. |
| Step 4 |
 If you have not already quartered the citrus fruit shells, quarter them now. Turn them peel side down on to a chopping board and using a sharp serrated knife, slice the peel thinly, almost touching your fingers for a fine shred. Add the peel to the pan and leave overnight to soak. |
| Step 5 |
 Next day, bring the lidded pan to the boil and then turn down the heat and simmer gently for two hours - the peel should be very tender. |
| Step 6 |
 Warm the sugar in a low oven set at 140C/275F/Gas1. Remove the muslin bag and squeeze it over the pan through a sieve. Check the volume of the pan, it should have reduced by a third. |
| Step 7 |
 Add the sugar and dissolve over a low heat. Place the jars in the oven. Bring the marmalade to a rolling boil and start to test after five minutes. Once setting point is reached, remove the pan from the heat, and allow to cool for about ten minutes. |
| Step 8 |
 Remove any scum with a metal spoon by pushing it to the side and then removing it. Gently stir the marmalade to distribute the peel. Ladle the marmalade into a jug and pour in the warm jars using a jam funnel. Pour to the brim of the jars. Remove any stray scum with a teaspoon. |
| Step 9 |
 Seal the jars with a new twist-top lid, or apply a waxed disc to the surface of the marmalade. When cold, cover with a cellophane top secured with a rubber band. |
Susan says
What can I say…its gorgeous, the colour and vibrancy…and on toast too…I might have made a few batches but is it up to standard…we will see, without Vivien’s book though I wouldn’t have made some of the batches I have as its a great guide.
Lovely post, lovely pics, see you at the awards!!
Karen Booth says
Thanks Sue, but, I DO have bubbles in two of the jars! 🙁 Oh well!
Luca says
Check the volume of the pan, it should have reduced by a third. U mean reduce a third reduce of the whole liquid and peel after 2 hours simmering or must I have a third of all the liquid and peel after boiling for 2 hours. Thx in advance
Karen Burns-Booth says
Yes, the liquid and peel must have reduced by a third after about 2 hours of simmering.
Diana says
Orange marmalade :}
Annette says
I adore three fruit marmalade and after reading your receipe shall never be buying any again… I shall make my own. Thank you.
Karen Booth says
Thanks Annette and Good Luck too!
Gina says
Today I made this marmelade. Its now resting for 10 minutes. Im so curious its the first time 1 made this. Thx dear
Gina says
The only thing that was difficult was the check of setting point after the sugar. I dont know how many minutes I had to wait but I Let the sugar desolved and came to a boil than turned off the gas and let it rest. So I will Let u know later or tomorrow how it came. It seems runny but I think after cooling it will be fine
Christine Sunter says
My favourite marmalade is a lemon marmalade – home made by some lady at an old people’s complex and I bought it at one of their coffee mornings – unfortunately the lady in question retired and my supply has dried up! The three fruit marmalade sounds good though so maybe I’ll just have to get cracking and make some myself!
Laura@howtocookgoodfood says
Oh wow Karen what a wonderful marmalade. I have to say mine isn’t quite right on the set so am going to make more this weekend. And it had bubbles! My favourite marmalade is lemon but I am keen to try pink grapefruit too and am going to read Sue’s recipe for it. I bet you will have a great time at the marmalade awards and I might have picked up the bug too :)x
Jacqueline says
I loved Paddington Bear when I was wee. I know I would love this marmalade too. I have to admit I was intrigued as to how you got your strips so beautifully even.
Laura Loves Cakes says
Good luck with the competition, it sounds like a great challenge! If it tastes as good as it looks, then I’d say it’s a winner. I have to say I’m not very au fait with jams and marmalades…other than eating them…but I’m excited to be going on a preserving course soon too! 🙂
Cheryll H says
My earliest marmalade memory is eating my Grannies home made marmalade at her house on the Black Isle – she used to make massive 4 course breakfasts to set us up for the day (including toast with our choice of preserves) 🙂
Jayne says
Your marmalade looks beautiful! I’m most impressed with the shredding of your peel, you got it so fine & even!
Cheryl Edwards says
My favourite marmalade is the thickest cut, darkest colour marmalade i can get.
Dominic says
good luck darling… if i’m honest, i’m not a huge fan of marmalade but I do think the homemade stuff is the best and yours does look like golden jars of sunlight, so I imagine that’s a good way to go with this… I did have a champagne and blood orange marmalade that was stunning, so i’m not adverse to the odd slathering… beautiful post and fab recipe, thank you x
Janice says
For me it has to be Seville Orange Marmalade, especially when it is first made as it has a fresh zingyness that is never reproduced by shop bought preserves. I did make some Orange, Ginger and Chilli marmalade before Christmas to give as gifts and it was very good indeed. My Marmalade goes off to Dalemain tomorrow, I don’t expect to get a prize, but it’s all for charity and good fun.
Jill Webb says
always had marmalade at home mummade her own
My favorite is seville orange marmalade
Nicole says
I have made orange and Lemon before but never with grapefruit. I will have to give it a go!
Elizabeth Pearson says
I’ve now got to 60 void of these skills
Marmalade making, it’s a battle of wills
Seville is the type I’d love dearly to make
Win me a book please for heaven’s sake
Karen Booth says
LOL! Great little ditty, it is very witty! Karen
Karen Booth says
CONGRATULATIONS! Viv chose you as the winner – your poem really won her over, please email me your details and I will put you in touch with Vivien! Karen
Vohn says
Ooh – your marmalade looks gooorgeeeoous! Glistening & jewel-like in its clarity, with tasty sour “worms” (as my sister and I used to call the citrus peel shreds). My favourite marmalade has got to be lemon and lime. Your post has inspired me to have a go at making my own, so I’d love to win that book!
I don’t remember my earliest marmalade incident but my dad tells me that marmalade was the first word I asked how to spell!
Vohn x
Vohn says
I’ve done it! Made my first ever batch of marmalade – my fav – lemon & lime! I was so inspired by your post and so happy with my first attempt that I’m even entering it in the competition! It is all parcelled up ready to get posted to Dalemain tomorrow! Thanks so much for the inspiration! Vohn x
annie says
lemon is my favorite hands down, a burst of sunshine on dreary days!
stephanie Llewellyn says
I love lime marmalade and also satsuma marmalade
Jane Adams says
My favourite is lime marmalade.
Coffee and Crumpets says
What gorgeous jars of marmalade Karen! Those vibrant colours and hues…beautiful. I love marmalade and Paddington Bear! I used to watch him while in London and always wanted a marmalade sandwich myself. I didn’t get into marmalade till I was older and my favourites are the lemon and orange. Here in the US, I don’t get to see Paddington Bear so my kids have missed out and I don’t get decent marmalade either ( I can’t find Sevilles either so I can’t even make my own marmalade!) ***sigh***
Nazneen
Sheila Reeves says
You should get the books Nazneen – I think they are even funnier read than watched – can still remember my Dad chuckling as he read them to me at bedtime
Solange says
I love orange marmalade
Claire Phelan says
These pictures are BEAUTIFUL! Marmalade is one of my favorite things- hard to explain to friends in the US, where jam still reigns, but learning about marmalade and managing to find it in the states (difficult!) is one of the best things from my childhood in London. Never thought about making it before!
Karen Booth says
Thanks so much Claire! Now that you have seen this post, maybe you could make some? You get some lovely oranges, lemons and grapefruit in the US, so the ingredients are there!
Janice Davison says
My mum always makes her own marmalade as I hate the shop bought product as it bears no resemblance to the real thing. Orange marmalade is the best. We always go hunting for Saville oranges in the supermarkets but not all of then stock them.
Galina V says
Your marmalade looks fab! Very pretty, I would have loved to taste it. I never actually made my own marmalade, that is what is considered a marmalade here. In Russia we call any thick jam/jelly that you can cut with a knife a marmalade, so that it doesn’t have to include any citrus fruit. I love the grapefruit marmalade.
Charley Foulds says
love lemon- so fruity and nice!
Rachel Ray says
I love lemon or 3 fruit marmalade. I remember my mum making it when I was little and how it made the house smell. I just my first batch of marmalade in my own kitchen yesterday! 🙂
Hannah Oneill says
Homemade Bitter Seville orange marmalade – I made some this week too as we were down to the last jar!
HelenD says
My earliest memory of marmalade is my mum’s peach marmalade which she cooked in the oven , in my dad’s bakery .I don’t know how she managed and I will never find out as she is not with us anymore. I make my peach marmalade but it’s not the same.
Jil Meier says
Hi Karen!
Since I was a little child me and my grandmother cook together marmalade. I love the most mirabelle or plum marmalade. In the plum marmalade my grandmother always adds a little bit of pepper and I love it 🙂
Beverley Marsh says
When I was a child I would always pick the shreds of fruit skin out of the marmalade as I found them bitter and didn’t like them in my mouth (a bit of a task for me but I was patient!!). Now, marmalade isn’t marmalade without the shreds they have to be in it for me to call it proper marmalade. Seville Orange is my favourite – scrumptious on fresh bread or crusty toast.
Barbara Daughtrey says
my favourite marmalade is Lemon and Carrot :o) I entered the awards last year and won with this and two other recipes :o) Good luck with your enteries :o)
Lori says
This looks incrEATible! I look forward to trying my hand at making it. Thanks for the recipe!
Phil in the Kitchen says
Making marmalade is such a pleasing and peaceful activity (if you can get over the stress of the judging the exact setting point) – although I’ve no time for peaceful this year so I’m freezing Seville oranges in various forms instead. Seville oranges are a wonderful and undervalued fruit and, of course, make superb marmalade. I do have a soft spot for lime marmalade, though, because it’s so useful in baking and desserts. (I blame coming under the influence of some Caribbean cooks back in the 1980s). I’ve never made any lime marmalade of my own, though, and I really must. One of my earliest marmalade memories is of my aunt making truly terrible marmalade and my uncle hiding the jars in the garden shed, presumably so he didn’t have to eat it.
Kellie@foodtoglow says
I agree with Janice that shop bought never has the sharpness that makes marmalade such a delight & sets it apart from jam. I never really encountered marmalade growing up in Florida, which may sound odd but we don’t grow them there, nor import them, so you would only see it in the ‘ foreign bit’ of the store. My first impression was ‘ meh’ but have subsequently been converted by lovely homemade recipes such as this. I do a tawny, dark marmalade myself but Vivien’ s recipe looks nice too.
Laura says
As a kid I hated marmalade, but a few years ago I had some homemade marmalade and I fell in love. I do love the way the jars seem to glow too 🙂
Laura x
lynne Collins says
Your marmalade looks delicious and ‘liquid sunshine’ comes to mind
As a child,with crispy toast ,on Mum’s Marmalade we dined.
The book looks lovely,I’m sure would be a joy to own
Who know’s it may inspire me
To make marmalade of my own??
Jessica says
Wow I really love your post. I’ve never been a huge fan of marmalade, but your photos and easy to follow recipe is definitely making me want to give it a try!
Karen Booth says
Thanks so much Jessica, maybe you will become a marmalade addict after you taste your own home-made version!
Christine Potter says
I simply just love marmalade, from all the ones that I have made I very much enjoy the blend of orange, grapefruit and lemon. I have entered the Marmalade festival in previous years and might enter this year with one that I have just made. I might make a different batch and see which one I prefer.
Karen Booth says
Good Luck Christine, I am making one more, a merry pink grapefruit one, and then that’s me for this year!
Sharon says
I’ve been experimenting this year by adding less sugar to my marmalade. I used half the amount of sugar in the recipe and substituted half a jar of honey. Best batch I’ve ever made.
but says
I’m starting a new online blog directory and was wondering if I can submit your website? I’m trying to grow my directory
slowly by hand so that it maintains quality. I’ll make sure and put your website in the correct category and I’ll also use, “The Marmalade Awards, Paddington Bear, Three Fruit Marmalade Recipe and Giveaway” as
your anchor text. Please make sure to let me know if this is alright
with you by emailing me at: jeremy-aldridge[at]gmail[dot]com
Thanks
Jackie ONeill says
home made quince marmalade. My mum always used to make it and haven’t had it for years. Lovely.
Peter Gilby says
always been a fan of Orange marmalade but ive never tried homemade! but i shall be making an attempt at this one!
Ali Thorpe says
When I think of marmalade, I think of Paddington Bear because he was the only contact I had with as a child as I didn’t like it. I must admit, I still don’t eat it on toast even now, but I use it in cooking and baking instead.
Liz Griffin says
I tried making marmalade once but it was a disaster, this has definitely inspired me to try again. Looks delicious!!
Ursulab says
You can’t beat lime marmalade on toast for breakfast, lunch or supper.
Jamie Walker says
I had marmalade the other week – it was nice 🙂
Lese says
My earliest memory of marmalade goes back to when I was really young (6? maybe). My mum loved the chunky cut marmalade and I tried a bit and hated it! However, tastes change and I love it now (although still not keen on chunky cut for some reason!…lol)
Tracey Belcher says
OH dear – My first Marmalade Memory was Roses Lime Marmalade, that I loved!! One day feeling peckish and a glutton for lime marmalade I put in a spoon into the jar and quickly put into my mouth. Much to my utter disgust is was swarfega that my dad had put in the jar!!!!!!
ARRRRRRR – it was disgusting! Lessons Learnt! But still love marmalade
Gig says
Marmalade much better than jam
KNIGHTHAWK says
my granny used to make home made marmalade and it was great
Sheila Reeves says
Loved Marmalade since I was little – remember Mum standing at the cooker watching the preserving pan, with a saucer next to her to do the “set” test 🙂
Once we had a freezer, she used to buy a whole load of Seville oranges when they came to the greengrocers, freeze them and then make her marmalade when she had time
sophie buckle says
I found this post really interesting thanks for posting!!
Terri says
The best marmalade recipe I’ve seen – the pictures really help!
I’m going to make some for Christmas gifts – many thanx!
Karen says
SO pleased the photos help and thanks for your lovely comment too! Karen
Martin Cocca says
In the 50’s when I was a young boy, I remember waking up to the smell of marmalade cooking and the sound of Italian opera playing on the radio. My grandmother would pick a Sunday just before winter to undertake this task. It’s amazing how that smell memory has persevered after more than 50 years. It still is fresh in my mind. I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks so much for helping me relive that precious memory.
Karen says
Thanks so much for leaving this lovely comment Martin – I have loved reading about your memories, and I am delighted to have relived them for you through my post and recipe – it’s marmalade season again and I am planning some lemon and lime marmalade this week! Karen
Tracey says
Hi, I’m entering for the first time this year and am so looking forward to it. It sounds such fun! Have been busy making marmalade all weekend to find that one jar! We’re going to be eating it for years! Hope you get on well at this years awards.
Karen says
GOOD LUCK! I still have marmalade from last year too!
Anne-Marie says
Hi, still making it at the moment, I could not see when to add the water so added it with the juice, have just stirred in the sugar, but after 2hrs simmering it’s juice had nearly all gone ! fingers crossed.
Anne-Marie says
all jarred up looks like a syrup ! I must have done something wrong.
Karen says
OH no, sounds as if it didn’t set – you can reboil it again to setting point.
Anne-Marie says
Hi thank you it seems too thick and toffee like, I think I reduced it to much, so when I added the sugar I did not have enough liquid x
Karen says
Yes, that’s right you add it to the juice, it is in step 2 and 3 I think!
Martin Jardim says
This really looks absolutely stunning.Your Pics are really great
I cant wait to give it a go
Marmalade is very popular here in South Africa
Will definitely post the out come
Thx,
Martin
Karen Burns-Booth says
Thanks so much Martin – I suspect you have a wealth of amazing citrus fruits at your disposal too! Karen
Neil says
First attempt at any form of marmalade and looks harder than I thought but the above step by step guide should help and the 3 fruits should be tangy. Cant wait to taste the outcome.
Jacqui Killick says
i have just put my membranes and peels into soak and will make the lemon and lime marmalade tomorrow. I am very nervous that it comes out ok as i plan to give my jars to friends as xmas gifts along with some “branston(ish) pickle” i made, and am very pleased with.
i’m curious to know what the secret of a good marmalade is … and how to get that beautiful transparent glow.
Wish me luck .. haha
Karen Burns-Booth says
If you follow the recipe Jacqui, you will be rewarded with a fabulous batch of marmalade! The secret is to make sure there is not too much pith and also make sure you don’t over boil it past the setting point! Good Luck! Karen
Jacqui Killick says
oh my word! it’s delicious, i ended up having to soak the fruit and muslin bag for about 36 hours as i got overrun with chores the following day.
i took your advice and didn’t over boil … this morning i see it has set perfectly, but i think there is too much rind in it, no bubbles. i am happy to give these little pots of sunshine as gifts.
Thanks for a great recipe. i will be sure to try other recipes on your blog .. which i might add is a great find… thanks!!! xx
Ginger Clement says
I too am in love or obsessed with Paddington! After watching the movie recently I have scoured the Internet for the best marmalade recipe andbby some great leap of faith decided yours is the one. Wish me luck!
Karen Burns-Booth says
Thanks Ginger! I am sure that you will be fine with this recipe – it’s just a matter of following the steps carefully!
Mike says
I have a tree full of fruit and you have given the solution to a bountiful problem. Thankx, Mike
Soo Venour says
Made this marmalade and it was lovely, and I too found it very therapeutic to shred the peel. Will be buying the book soon
Karen Burns-Booth says
FABULOUS Soo! Thanks for letting me know and enjoy!
Anita says
Enjoyed reading your comments. Visited my 92 year old mum last weekend, she wanted two batches of marmaled made, half of which she gives to friends!
She cuts the oranges in half and then boils them for two hours and then cuts the peel etc. What do you think of this method.
Have made two batches for myself, might make the three friut marmaled before the end of the week.
Karen Burns-Booth says
Hi Anita, I have heard of this method before, and it is one that was very popular many years ago – it does result in a cloudier marmalade when done this way I find, but still tastes nice I’m sure! Karen
Lucy says
Was looking for a marmalade recipe with 3 fruits – came across yours and am getting all my fruit ready to mke up your recipe.
Love lots of peel and this recipe is ideal. Thanks L
Karen Burns-Booth says
Thanks so much for letting me know Lucy and please do let me know how it turns out too! Karen
Carol says
I always make my own preserves and have long been searching for a really good marmalade recipe
Hopefully it turns out as good as the pictures ( tomorrow’s cooking day !)
Maria Kemp Mrs says
I am eighty one years old and I had an urge to make some Marmalade. All of the ingrediants I now have plus the jars. I have not made Marmalade for years. So armed with your recipe and your very good pictures to follow I am aiming to tick this off of my Bucket list. Wish me luck! I am going to use Oranges, Lemons and Limes. I cannot eat Grapefruit at all because of all my Medication. It clashes! I would love one of those books you mentioned please to keep me occupied now I am heading into my golden years. I will try my best to turn out something tasty and moreish! Thanks for the time you give to help women take on a challenge and prove their abilities in the kitchen. With all that is on the televison nowadays in cooking women can learn so much. Love to everyone and these Marmalade making days. Maria Kemp
Karen Burns-Booth says
Thanks for your lovely comments Maria and GOOD LUCK with the marmalade making too! Keep me posted and let me know how it all goes…..Karen
Anne Marshall says
Now retired, and with time that permits this recipe has rekindled happy memories of my grandmothers jams, preserves and childhood and It is a perfect start for me to begin again to make my own for my grandchildren. I will also enjoy the labours of my work as there is nothing better than a homemade preserve on any plate.
Karen Burns-Booth says
Thank you Anne, yes, there is something very comforting about a jar of homemade preserves on the table, and marmalade is such a seasonal pleasure to make and enjoy! Karen
Maria Waters says
What a lovely recipe. I made this yesterday and it turned out so well. My husband is impressed. Thank you. I was wondering if I could make Lime Marmalade with this same recipe?
Karen Burns-Booth says
Thank you Maria, I am so pleased this recipe was successful for you! I DO have a lemon and lime recipe here:
Award Winning Marmalade: Traditional Lemon and Lime Marmalade Recipe
Wendy says
This is my favourite recipe, I’ve won to horticulture shows with this marmalade. I add a splash of Armagnac to it just before going into the jars, adds a certain je ne sais quoi!!!!! Mmmmmmm
Karen Burns-Booth says
That is WONDERFUL to hear, thanks so much for letting me know that my recipe is still winning awards! Love the addition of the Armagnac too!
Sara says
Ok. So Im new to making jam/marmalade or pretty much anything I cook with actual ingredients but my 4 year old granddaughter has decided she would like to make jsm and marmalade for Christmas presents this year so I guess I’m learning a new skill!!
I kept loads of baby food jars which have been thoroughly scrubbed and will be sterilised too but I didn’t keep the lids, do I need them or can I get away with wax discs and then the christmassy lid covers with an elastic and some pretty ribbon?
Karen Burns-Booth says
Hi Sara, that will be fine – use some wax discs to pop on top of the marmalade and then cellophane with an elastic band and some cheery paper caps with ribbon.
Sara says
Aww thanks and phew thought baby was going to end up eating a month worth of food within the week so I would have some lids 😉
Di says
I made a double quantity of this three fruit marmalade for Christmas gifts, the result was wonderful.
It wasn’t until I juiced the grapefruit that I realised I had bought pink which possibly made the marmalade a little sweeter and also darker in colour. However the taste is great. Will definitely make this again.
Meghan says
My In-Laws have so many citrus trees in their backyard that I am trying every marmalade recipe I can find. So far this one is the WINNER!
Karen Burns-Booth says
Thank you so much for letting me know Meghan! Karen
Lizzie Christian says
I found your amazing recipe for Paddington’s Marmalade and that was it! at first sight bless. I have at least 12lb of Red Grapefruit, Satsumas, Lemons and Limes and have two different recipes of Marmalade and I looking for that something special and dear to my heart, yep, Paddington Bear my fav bear we met at Paddington station a couple of years back on conference, held at Paddington. So here we are I am going through each stage of the process and with putting all my good wishes in the mix bless. And am so excited about this. I will post a couple of pics when done on your fb page for sure. I have also subscribed. As I have another recipe here for traditional Lemon and Lime Marmalade here on Lavender&Lovage mmmmm what a lovely combination. Thank you for bringing this inspiring exciting joy and process of making Marmalade perfect Thank you to Paddington our fav bear of all time. We may even leave a jar at the station for Paddington Bear to take on his travels xxxxxx
Karen Burns-Booth says
Guess what I am doing today Lizzie? YES you guessed it, I am making marmalade! 🙂 I LOVE the Paddington books and read them all when I was little. CANNOT wait to see you pictures too! Karen
Lizzie Christian says
Hi Karen, I have just realized your blog here is on wordpress I have followed you. I love your Potted History bless I will be able to contact you as we being my hubby Josh and I enjoy your many lush homely recipes. I have ordered your book Lavender & Lovage from amazon and look forward to read and will become my culinary bible thank you so very much. May you day be truly blessed. My family live in the Deep South France in Valmanya and in Normandie, my mother was born in Normadie. We have Francise et Ireland in my bloodline and Culinary and use my own herbs n spices usually Moroccan for Game Meat and Poultry. Also writing poetry and my own recipes. Sending many blessings Love n Peace from here in Hampshire Lizzie, Josh & our Daisy May puss cat xx
Karen Burns-Booth says
THANKS so much for this lovely message Lizzie and I hope you enjoy my book as much as I enjoyed writing it! 🙂 A VERY Happy New Year to you, Karen
Gina Taylor says
As a child I was amazed at the difference eating marmalade on toast made to the taste of my glass of milk. I was fascinated and loved the effect. I also remember reading My Naughty Little Sister and them having to tell her that marmalade wasn’t marmalade but orange jam to get her to eat it. My daughters aren’t marmalade fans, but I have used similar techniques to have them eating other foods they would have scoffed at had the truth been told.
Amanda says
Hi Karen – quick question, is granulated can sugar just plain white sugar or is it what we call raw sugar (light brown colour)
Thanks, Amanda – New Zealand
Karen Burns-Booth says
Hi Amanda, Cane sugar is from sugar cane and not from sugar beets, it’s white granulated sugar and not raw sugar! Hope that helps? Karen
Debra Benusic says
I’m looking forward to my first batch of marmalade. Your recipe looks amazing and very easy to follow. I will let you know how my marmalade turns out. I can hardly wait. To me marmalade is like candy with the sweet and sour taste of the peels on hot buttered toast. Mmmmmmm yummmmyyyy
Karen Burns-Booth says
Thanks so much – I look forward to hearing how it all went! Karen
Judy says
Trapped at home during Corona virus isolation and decided to cook my cumquats into a marmalade. Have joined a couple of Facebook chats and had a variety of discussions about pectin levels. Found your lovely blog and realised that like you I have caught the marmalade making virus!!!
Love Seville orange marmalade the most, even planted my own tree and waiting for my first harvest in just a few months.
Judy
Karen Burns-Booth says
Hi Judy,
I hope your kumquat marmalade is as delicious as this one!
I think that isolation is a great time to preserve and make cakes etc.
Stay safe,
Karen