All About Marmalade

Stories, flavour and craft from Britain’s most awarded marmalade kitchen.

From traditional Seville orange marmalade to blood oranges, Italian lemons and fragrant seasonal citrus, discover the fruit, technique and chef-led craftsmanship behind The Artisan Kitchen’s handmade marmalades.

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The Art of Award-Winning Marmalade

Explore the citrus, balance, peel texture and patient copper-pan cooking behind The Artisan Kitchen’s acclaimed marmalades, created by chef Sarah Churchill in Gloucester.

Discover our marmalade story

Explore Marmalade Expertise

The History of Marmalade
· Why Marmalade Is Hard to Make Well
· Balance and Flavour in Marmalade
· Why Handmade Marmalade Tastes Different
· Blood Orange Varieties
· The Best Lemons for Marmalade
· Sorrento Lemon Marmalade
· Marmalade Recipes
· Seasonal Kitchen Ideas
· Chef’s Notes

Explore The Artisan Kitchen’s marmalade collection

A Chef’s Guide to Pairing Jam, Marmalade and Cheese

Which jam goes with Brie, Cheddar, Stilton or goat’s cheese? Chef Sarah Churchill shares her favourite jam, marmalade and cheese pairings, plus practical advice for building a better cheese board.

a spoon of the artisan kitchen marmalade

How Experts Taste Marmalade | A Chef’s Guide

Discover how experts taste marmalade, from citrus aroma and peel texture to sweetness, bitterness, set and finish. Award-winning chef Sarah Churchill shares a practical guide to recognising quality and comparing different marmalade styles.

Fine Cut vs Thick Cut Marmalade | A Chef’s Guide to Peel and Texture

Fine cut or thick cut marmalade? Chef Sarah Churchill explains how peel size affects texture, flavour, spreadability and the eating quality of a proper handmade marmalade.

Marmalade Cocktails: A Chef’s Guide

A chef’s guide to using marmalade in cocktails, from Breakfast Martinis and Whisky Sours to Negronis, Aperol spritzes, espresso martini-style drinks and alcohol-free serves.

The artisan kitchen Summer citrus marmalade Italian orange bitters on a white concrete countertop

Mediterranean Sunshine and the Art of Marmalade

Discover the story behind our Summer Citrus Marmalade with Italian Orange Bitters, handmade with Valencia oranges, pink grapefruit, lemons, limes and Aperol.

bergamot and Seville Orange Marmalade by the artisan kitchen

Calabrian Bergamot: The Fragrant Citrus Behind Our Seasonal Marmalade

Discover the story behind our seasonal Seville Orange & Bergamot Marmalade. Handmade with organic Seville oranges and fragrant Calabrian bergamot, this aromatic preserve brings together British marmalade tradition and one of Italy's most treasured citrus fruits.

rustic wood box filled with seville oranges

What Are Seville Oranges? A Chef’s Guide to Marmalade Citrus

Seville oranges are the sharp, aromatic winter citrus traditionally used for marmalade. Chef Sarah Churchill explains their flavour, peel, pectin, season and why they create such beautifully balanced marmalade.

a jar of seville orange and blood range marmalade on a sunny countertop

Types of Marmalade: A Chef’s Guide to the Different Marmalades of Britain

Discover the different types of marmalade, from traditional Seville orange marmalade to blood orange, lemon, grapefruit and mixed citrus varieties. A chef's guide to choosing the right marmalade.

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What Makes an Award-Winning Marmalade?

What separates a good marmalade from an award-winning marmalade? Sarah Churchill shares what judges look for, why balance matters, and the small details that transform a marmalade from ordinary to exceptional.

The Artisan Kitchen sorrento lemon marmalade on white concrete counter

Why Sorrento Lemon Marmalade Won 3-Star Great Taste

Our 3-Star Great Taste Award-winning Sorrento Lemon Marmalade is made with fragrant Italian lemons and praised by judges for its explosive citrus flavour, balanced sweetness and lingering fresh finish.

Mandarin Marmalade on a white sunny counter the artisan kitchen

Why Marmalade Is So Hard to Make (And Why I Kept Coming Back)

Marmalade may use only a handful of ingredients, but creating a beautifully balanced jar is one of preserving's greatest challenges. Chef Sarah Churchill shares the lessons she learnt after fifteen years making award-winning marmalade..

Why Handmade Marmalade Tastes Different. Traditional Marmalade Making Explained

Discover why handmade marmalade tastes richer, brighter and more complex than mass-produced marmalade. A chef’s guide to citrus oils, peel texture, small-batch cooking and the craft behind truly great marmalade.

a box of sorrento lemons for the artisan kitchen marmalade

The Best Lemons for Marmalade: A Chef’s Guide

Not all lemons are created equal. Discover which lemon varieties produce the best marmalade, from Sorrento to Amalfi, and what to look for in peel, flavour and balance.

Jar of Sorrento lemon marmalade from The Artisan Kitchen with a black lid and yellow label.

Sorrento vs Amalfi Lemons: Which Makes the Best Marmalade?

A chef’s guide to Sorrento vs Amalfi lemons in marmalade, exploring flavour, peel texture, citrus aroma and what really makes the best Italian lemon marmalade.

Seville Orange Marmalade Italian Orange bitters | Double Gold | Worlds Best Marmalade | The Artisan Kitchen

The Best Marmalade in the UK A Chef’s Guide

A chef’s guide to choosing the best marmalade in the UK, covering fruit content, texture, flavour, awards and what makes small-batch artisan marmalade so special.

sanguinelli blood orange marmalade on a sunny countertop in a jar

What Makes sanguinelli Blood oranges so special for marmalade

Prepared with approximately half a kilo of oranges in every jar, this limited edition Sanguinelli Blood Orange Marmalade is rich, vibrant and beautifully distinctive, with remarkable colour, depth and citrus intensity.

a jar of summer citrus marmade with aperol on a sunny countera

Why Is Marmalade Called Marmalade

Why is marmalade called marmalade? The answer begins not with oranges, but with quince. Here’s the story behind one of Britain’s most distinctive preserves.

Why Seville Oranges Make the Best Marmalade

For centuries marmalade makers have relied on one fruit above all others: the Seville orange. Its balance of bitterness, fragrance, acidity and natural pectin gives marmalade its unmistakable character and its beautifully structured set.

Blood Orange Varieties for Marmalade: Tarocco, Moro and Sanguinelli

Blood orange marmalade offers something genuinely different from the classic Seville tradition. Its flavour is softer, more aromatic and often layered with subtle berry notes, while the colour can range from warm rose and amber to deep ruby depending on the variety used. In this guide, we explore the three blood orange varieties that matter most in marmalade making.

Why Seville Oranges Make Exceptional Marmalade

Why are Seville oranges so highly prized by marmalade makers? Discover how their aromatic peel, natural pectin, refreshing acidity and distinctive bitterness create traditional marmalade’s unmistakable flavour and texture.

The Art of Balancing Citrus Bitterness in Marmalade

A gentle citrus bitterness lies at the heart of traditional marmalade. Unlike jam, which celebrates sweetness, marmalade draws its character from the balance between sweetness, acidity and bright citrus notes.

The artisan kitchen Marmalade in copper pans bubbling on a stove

The Science of Marmalade: Why Citrus, Sugar and Pectin Create the Perfect Set

Marmalade may appear simple, yet behind every good jar lies a fascinating piece of food science that explains how marmalade sets.

Seville Orange Marmalade jar by The Artisan Kitchen

The History Of Marmalade

The history of marmalade is a fascinating story that stretches from quince preserves in Portugal to the bright Seville orange marmalade served on British breakfast tables today.

a selection of the artisan kitchen marmalades on a sunny counter

What Is Marmalade? Jam vs Marmalade Explained

Jam and marmalade are often grouped together, yet they are quite different preserves. Understanding the difference helps explain why marmalade has such a distinctive flavour, texture and tradition in British kitchens.

Seville orange marmalade in jars by the artisan kitchen

What Makes a Truly Great Marmalade

Few breakfast traditions feel as distinctly British as a good jar of marmalade. The combination of bright citrus, gentle bitterness and glossy preserve has been enjoyed for generations.

Double Gold Awarded Marmalade | The Artisan Kitchen | World Marmalade Awards

Seville Orange Season: From Orchard to World’s Best Marmalade

Seville orange season is the moment our kitchen waits for all year. From organic fruit sourced from a single Spanish orchard to small-batch, open-pan cooking in Gloucester, this is the story of how our marmalades are made, why bitterness matters, and how one jar went on to be crowned World’s Best Marmalade.

Fresh Zesty Flavours: Exploring The Artisan Kitchen’s Lemon Marmalade Collection

Explore the Fresh Flavours of The Artisan Kitchen’s Lemon Marmalades When it comes to fresh, handcrafted treats, few things compare to the vibrant range of lemon marmalades from The Artisan Kitchen. Each jar perfectly blends tangy citrus with just the right amount of sweetness, creating a delicious taste experience that’s sure to brighten any meal.

The artisan kitchen Tarocco Blood Orange Marmalade on a white concrete countertop

What Makes Blood Orange Marmalade So Special?

Join us on a flavour-filled journey into the world of Blood Orange Marmalade — a zesty, vibrant preserve that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. From hand-picked fruit to small-batch perfection, every jar we create at The Artisan Kitchen is a celebration of flavour, tradition, and true craftsmanship.

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