Description
Christmas Marmalade with Vintage Champagne
Hand-cut Seville oranges and 20-year-old vintage Champagne. A bright, beautifully bittersweet marmalade for Christmas mornings and thoughtful gifting.
Quick answer: Christmas Marmalade is our seasonal Seville orange marmalade made with 20-year-old vintage Champagne. Handmade in small batches in Gloucester, it combines fragrant, hand-cut peel with classic bittersweet orange flavour. A special jar for the Christmas breakfast table or tucked into a festive hamper.
A Christmas tradition with a vintage twist.
Our Christmas Marmalade begins with the unmistakable character of Seville oranges: fragrant peel, vivid citrus and a properly bittersweet finish.
We pair them with 20-year-old vintage Champagne for a little Christmas indulgence. Handmade in small batches in traditional copper pans, this is a marmalade to bring out with the good butter and warm pastries.
Seville Orange & Vintage Champagne
A little Christmas luxury, with proper marmalade character.
Why This Christmas Marmalade Is Special
Hand-cut Seville oranges
Fragrant peel, bright citrus and the classic bitterness that marmalade lovers look for.
20-year-old vintage Champagne
An exceptional ingredient that gives our Christmas marmalade its distinctive seasonal twist.
Seasonal character
Created for Christmas breakfasts, leisurely winter mornings and thoughtful gifting.
Handmade in Gloucester
Cooked by chef Sarah Churchill in small batches using traditional copper pans.
What Does Christmas Marmalade Taste Like?
Seville orange takes centre stage, with vivid citrus flavour, aromatic peel and a pleasing balance of sweetness and bitterness.
Hand-cut peel gives each spoonful texture, while the finish is rounded and unmistakably orange.
The vintage Champagne brings a special touch to the recipe, while the marmalade stays true to its classic Seville character.
Tasting Notes
Flavour
Bright Seville orange with balanced sweetness and classic marmalade bitterness.
Aroma
Fragrant orange peel and fresh citrus notes.
Texture
Glossy marmalade with tender, thin to medium-cut citrus peel.
Finish
Rounded and bittersweet, with lingering orange peel.
Made for Christmas Mornings
This marmalade belongs beside warm croissants, toasted sourdough and plenty of good butter.
It also makes a lovely addition to Christmas brunch, Boxing Day breakfast or a leisurely morning when nobody is quite sure what day it is.
- Spread over hot buttered toast, croissants, brioche or crumpets
- Serve with warm scones and clotted cream
- Swirl through thick yoghurt or spoon over porridge
- Layer into a panettone bread-and-butter pudding
- Pair with mature Cheddar or creamy blue cheese
- Use as a glaze for Christmas ham or serve alongside cold cuts on Boxing Day
A Thoughtful Christmas Food Gift
For someone who loves a good marmalade, a jar made with vintage Champagne is a thoughtful little indulgence.
Tuck it into a Christmas hamper, take it along as a thank-you, or pair it with good tea and buttery shortbread for a gift to savour over the holidays.
- Christmas hampers and stocking fillers
- A thoughtful thank-you for your Christmas host
- Small presents for teachers, friends and colleagues
- Breakfast gifts for Champagne and marmalade lovers
- A well-deserved treat for your own breakfast table
A Christmas tradition with a vintage twist.
Sarah’s Maker’s Note
I love a Christmas breakfast that feels a little more special, and Seville orange marmalade is always welcome on my table. For this recipe, I use 20-year-old vintage Champagne alongside hand-cut Seville oranges. The orange still takes centre stage, with plenty of fragrant peel and that lovely bittersweet character.
Handmade by The Artisan Kitchen
Founded by chef Sarah Churchill in 2011, The Artisan Kitchen makes small-batch preserves in Gloucester, Gloucestershire.
Sarah cooks each batch in traditional copper pans, bringing a chef’s care to the balance of fruit, peel, sweetness and acidity.
Handmade by Chef Sarah Churchill
Exceptional fruit, carefully balanced flavour and small-batch preserving since 2011.
Product Information
Fruit and flavour
Main fruit: Seville oranges.
Peel: Hand-cut, thin to medium-cut rind.
Champagne: Made with 20-year-old vintage Champagne.
Ingredients, alcohol and dietary information
Please check the jar label for the complete ingredients list and dietary information. Contact us before ordering if you need further details.
Alcohol: Made with vintage Champagne. This is not sold as an alcohol-free product.
Allergen information
Contains sulphites. Please check the complete ingredients list on the jar label.
Made in a kitchen that also handles milk, soya and sulphites.
Storage
Store the unopened jar in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Once opened, refrigerate and follow the storage guidance shown on the jar.
Always use a clean spoon.
Christmas Marmalade FAQs
What is Christmas Marmalade?
Our Christmas Marmalade is a seasonal preserve made with hand-cut Seville oranges and 20-year-old vintage Champagne. Handmade in Gloucester, it brings classic bittersweet orange flavour to Christmas breakfasts and festive hampers.
What does the marmalade taste like?
Expect bright Seville orange, fragrant hand-cut peel and a rounded, bittersweet finish. The orange remains the main character, with vintage Champagne giving the recipe its special Christmas twist.
Does Christmas Marmalade contain alcohol?
Vintage Champagne is an ingredient in this marmalade, and it is not sold as an alcohol-free product. Please contact us before ordering if you need further information for dietary or gifting requirements.
How can I serve it?
Enjoy it on hot buttered toast, croissants or brioche. It is also lovely in a panettone bread-and-butter pudding, paired with mature cheese or used as a glaze for Christmas ham.
Does it make a good Christmas gift?
It makes a thoughtful gift for marmalade lovers, whether tucked into a hamper, paired with good tea and shortbread or given as a small seasonal thank-you.
Is Christmas Marmalade available all year?
Christmas Marmalade is a seasonal release, so availability may be limited. Current stock is shown on this product page.
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Something special for the Christmas breakfast table
Hand-cut Seville oranges, vintage Champagne and a very good reason to put the kettle on.
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A little Christmas inspiration
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Jane Nairne –
Absolutely delicious – I bought this for friends but couldn’t resist opening a jar for myself – to ‘test’ it!
David Thirkettle –
WOW an exceptional flavour, did plan to keep it for Christmas but no chance of that. Will just have to buy some more closer to the big day.