Description
Lemon & Elderflower Marmalade
A limited-edition lemon marmalade made with handpicked Gloucester elderflowers for fresh citrus flavour and a delicate floral finish.
Quick answer: Lemon & Elderflower Marmalade is a bright, citrus-led preserve made with lemons and fresh elderflowers handpicked in Gloucester. The lemon gives clarity and gentle sharpness, while the elderflower adds a soft blossom note. It is made in limited batches during the short elderflower season.
Our Lemon & Elderflower Marmalade captures the brief, fragrant elderflower season in a fresh and quietly distinctive preserve.
Lemon provides the marmalade’s bright citrus structure, while handpicked Gloucester elderflowers bring a softer aromatic note and a gentle early-summer character.
Handmade in small batches in our Gloucestershire kitchen, it remains clearly lemon-led, with the elderflower used carefully so it lifts the fruit rather than overpowering it.
Choose this marmalade if you enjoy fresh lemon, delicate floral notes and preserves with a genuine sense of season and place.
Why This Marmalade Is Special
Handpicked locally
Made with fresh elderflowers gathered in Gloucester.
Fresh lemon
Brings clean citrus flavour, gentle sharpness and natural brightness.
Limited edition
Made only during the short elderflower season.
Small-batch made
Handmade in our Gloucestershire kitchen.
Tasting Notes
Flavour: Fresh lemon with a delicate elderflower lift
Sweetness: Soft, balanced and fruit-led
Sharpness: Bright, clean and refreshing
Aroma: Lemon zest with a gentle English blossom note
Finish: Light, aromatic and softly floral
A Marmalade with a Gloucestershire Story
Elderflowers are among the most fleeting ingredients of early summer. Their season is short, and their fragrance is at its best only for a limited time.
We handpick the flowers in Gloucester and use them while they are fresh, preserving their delicate character alongside the brighter, more enduring flavour of lemon.
The result is a marmalade that feels rooted in its season, with a freshness and individuality that cannot be created with a standard flavouring.
How We Make It
We cook the marmalade in small open pans, allowing the lemon peel to soften and the syrup to develop into a glossy, balanced preserve.
The elderflower requires a lighter touch. Too much heat or too long a cooking time can flatten its fragrance, so it is handled carefully and used to support the lemon rather than compete with it.
That restraint keeps the marmalade bright, citrus-led and fresh, with a gentle floral note that emerges quietly in the finish.
How to Enjoy It
- Spread on toasted brioche, croissants, crumpets or sourdough
- Spoon over thick Greek yoghurt, porridge or granola
- Serve with scones and clotted cream
- Use to fill sponge cakes, sandwich biscuits or tartlets
- Brush over lemon cake for a glossy citrus finish
- Pair with cream cheese, ricotta, Brie or goat’s cheese
Chef-crafted, small batch, preserving excellence.
Sarah’s Maker’s Note
Elderflower can be wonderfully fragrant, but it can also become overpowering very quickly. I use it with restraint so the marmalade still tastes vividly of lemon, with the flowers adding just a light early-summer perfume.
Simple Serving Ideas
- Stir through whipped cream and use to fill a sponge cake
- Warm gently and brush over a lemon tart
- Layer with yoghurt and crushed shortbread
- Spoon over vanilla ice cream with fresh berries
- Mix with lemon juice and icing sugar for a simple cake glaze
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Ingredients and Product Information
Ingredients and fruit information
Ingredients: Lemons, sugar, water, fresh elderflowers.
Elderflowers: Handpicked in Gloucester during their short natural season.
Dietary and allergen information
Dietary information: Suitable for vegetarians and vegans by ingredients. Gluten-free by ingredients.
Produced in a kitchen that handles milk, soy and sulphites.
Storage and shelf life
Store unopened in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Once opened, refrigerate and enjoy within four weeks. Always use a clean spoon.
The best-before date is shown on the base of the jar.
Additional information
Jar size: 200 g.
Availability: Limited seasonal edition.
Please note: Natural elderflower petals, citrus peel or pips may occasionally occur.
Lemon & Elderflower Marmalade FAQs
What does Lemon & Elderflower Marmalade taste like?
It tastes bright, fresh and lemon-led, with a delicate elderflower fragrance and a clean, lightly floral finish.
Where are the elderflowers picked?
The fresh elderflowers are handpicked in Gloucester during their short early-summer season.
Is the elderflower flavour strong?
No. The elderflower is used with restraint. It adds a light blossom note while the lemon remains the main flavour.
Is this a limited-edition marmalade?
Yes. Elderflowers have a short natural season, so this marmalade is made only in limited batches when the flowers are available.
What can I serve with it?
Serve it with toast, brioche, croissants, scones, yoghurt and creamy cheeses. It is also excellent in sponge cakes, biscuits, tartlets and lemon desserts.
Is it handmade?
Yes. Lemon & Elderflower Marmalade is handmade in small batches at The Artisan Kitchen in Gloucestershire.
Is it suitable for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Lemon & Elderflower Marmalade is suitable for vegetarians and vegans by ingredients.
Grow a Little Citrus Magic at Home
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Sending as a gift? Add this limited-edition marmalade to one of our jam and marmalade gifts. We can hand-wrap your order and include a handwritten note, with no pricing inside the parcel.
Helen smalley –
Yummy!
Stephen Crawshaw –
Lovely take on lemon marmalade. The elderflower makes a subtle difference
Anna Heath –
A really great mothers day present
Angela fennell –
Delicious marmalade really citrus and fruity not to sweet
Eleanor – etsy review –
Very yummy, perfectly packaged, promptly sent 10/10
Frances –
Never disappointed with The Artisan Kitchen. This marmalade is sooooo delicious lovely citrus flavour with a hit of Elderflower. I love the ‘old fashion’ marmalades with the ‘fishes’ (lemon peel) running through the jar, sorry childhood memories 🙂