Marmalades To Be Had

Some of you enquired about purchasing the marmalades that I made this year. Since I cook in small batches, there are a few available for each flavour. Here is a summary of the selection.

 

	Blood Orange is a fine shred marmalade of Moro oranges with deep dark flavour. A loose consistency that makes it easy to spread but also wonderful stirred into yogurt. Delicious as a glaze on roast duck or pork. Ingredients: Moro orange, sugar, Grand Marnier $8 each 8oz jar
	Seville Orange Ginger Spice is a medium cut marmalade of Seville and Moro oranges with its characteristic bitter edge. The warm notes of ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise round out the flavour. The slightly chewy peels make it a great match for rustic country bread or bagels. Ingredients: Seville orange, Moro orange, sugar, ginger root, cinnamon, green cardamom, star anise $5 each 8oz jar
	Seville Orange Vanilla is a medium cut marmalade of Seville and navel oranges with its characteristic bitter edge. A vanilla bean in the jar continues to infuse the marmalade with vanilla flavour as it ages. The slightly chewy peels make it a great match for rustic country bread or bagels. Ingredients: Seville orange, navel orange, sugar, vanilla bean, whiskey $5 each 8oz jar
	Sour Cherry Meyer Lemon is a cross between jam and marmalade with sour cherries pieces and fine cut Meyer lemons. This sweet and delicate spread pairs well with buttery croissant and scones. Ingredients: Meyer lemon, sour cherry, sugar, kirsch $8 each 8oz jar
	Meyer Lemon is a fine shred marmalade of sweet floral Meyer lemons. A great all-purpose marmalade that can go from croissant to toast to flavouring your own vinaigrette. Ingredients: Meyer lemon, sugar $8 each 8oz jar
	Meyer Lemon Lavender is a fine shred marmalade of Meyer lemons infused with lavender blossoms. Delicious on toasted English muffins and Irish soda bread but even better as filling for shortbread cookies. Ingredients: Meyer lemon, sugar, lavender $8 each 8oz jar

You may wonder about the blood orange marmalade as I lamented earlier that it didn’t thicken as expected. I opened a jar last weekend during an impromptu tasting session for all 6 flavours. I was absolutely delighted to find a slightly runny marmalade that begs to be spread on toast. In fact, it was my father’s favourite among all the selection.

If you’re into tea pairings, my friend RS recommended Ceylon, Darjeeling, or Assam to match the subtly bitter notes of marmalade. English Breakfast tea is also another choice.

The marmalades can be stored at room temperature for up to one year. Once opened, store in the refrigerator for up to six months.

Unfortunately, I have yet to find a good shipping option so only pick up is available. If you’re interested, feel free to get in contact with me at dessertbycandy [[at]] hotmail [[dot]] com or leave me a message over at Twitter or Facebook. Those of you who see me on a regular basis can also arrange for a tasting session. We may even be able to enjoy some homemade English muffins with the marmalades if my little experiment goes well!