Description
Tarocco Blood Orange Marmalade
A fine-cut Italian blood orange marmalade with fragrant citrus flavour, gentle bitterness and a soft berry-like finish.
Quick answer: Tarocco Blood Orange Marmalade is a handmade fine-cut marmalade made in Gloucester with organic Tarocco blood oranges. It has a sweet, fragrant orange flavour, gentle bitterness and subtle berry and floral notes, making it softer and less sharply bitter than traditional Seville marmalade.
Our Tarocco Blood Orange Marmalade is handmade in small batches by chef Sarah Churchill at The Artisan Kitchen in Gloucester.
Made with whole Tarocco blood oranges, sugar and water, it is slowly cooked in traditional open pans to preserve the fruit’s bright citrus flavour, naturally warm colour and delicate fine-cut peel.
The finished marmalade is fragrant, rounded and beautifully balanced, with the natural sweetness and gentle bitterness that make Tarocco oranges so distinctive.
Choose this marmalade if you enjoy bright blood orange flavour with gentle bitterness and a softer, more fragrant finish than classic Seville marmalade.
Why This Marmalade Is Special
Tarocco oranges
Made with fragrant Italian blood oranges prized for their sweetness.
Fine-cut peel
A softer, more delicate texture than thick-cut marmalade.
Three-star winner
Recognised with a Great Taste three-star award.
Gentle bitterness
Bright, fragrant and softly bittersweet rather than sharply bitter.
Tasting Notes
Flavour: Ripe blood orange with subtle berry and floral notes
Sweetness: Naturally rounded and fruit-led
Bitterness: Gentle rather than strongly bitter
Texture: Soft-set with fine-cut peel
Finish: Clean, fragrant and softly bittersweet
What Is a Tarocco Blood Orange?
Tarocco is a blood orange variety associated with Sicily and prized for its aromatic flavour, natural sweetness and softly coloured flesh.
Unlike the intensely crimson Moro blood orange, Tarocco oranges can vary from golden orange to gently blushed red inside. Their balanced sweetness and acidity make them especially well suited to fine-cut marmalade.
The finished preserve keeps a clear citrus character without overwhelming bitterness, making it an excellent choice for people who prefer a softer style of blood orange marmalade.
How to Enjoy It
- Spread over hot buttered toast, sourdough or croissants
- Serve with brioche, crumpets or breakfast pastries
- Pair with mascarpone, ricotta, brie or soft goat’s cheese
- Spoon over yoghurt, porridge or vanilla ice cream
- Use between layers of chocolate or almond cake
- Brush over fruit tarts, roast duck or baked ham as a citrus glaze
Chef-crafted, small batch, preserving excellence.
Sarah’s Maker’s Note
Tarocco oranges are naturally sweeter and more softly bitter than Sevilles, so I keep this recipe simple and fine cut. The aim is to preserve their fragrant citrus character, gentle berry notes and natural warmth rather than overpowering them with spice or stronger flavours.
Awards & Recognition
Great Taste Three-Star Award Winner
Recognised with a Great Taste three-star award.
This recognition reflects the qualities we value most: exceptional fruit, careful small-batch cooking and a marmalade that keeps the distinctive personality of the Tarocco orange clear in every spoonful.
Good marmalade should taste bright, layered and full of genuine citrus character. Discover what makes properly made marmalade taste alive.
Ingredients and Product Information
Ingredients and dietary information
Ingredients: Tarocco blood oranges, sugar, water.
Artificial additives: No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Allergen information: Made in a kitchen that handles nuts, gluten and dairy.
Dietary information: Suitable for vegetarians and vegans by ingredients. Gluten-free by ingredients.
Storage and serving information
Store unopened in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, refrigerate and enjoy within four weeks for the best flavour.
Always use a clean spoon. As this is a handmade fruit preserve, natural variations in colour, peel and texture may occur between batches.
Tarocco Blood Orange Marmalade FAQs
Is Tarocco marmalade bitter?
Tarocco marmalade has a gentle balancing bitterness, but it is generally sweeter and softer than traditional Seville orange marmalade.
What is the difference between Tarocco and Moro blood oranges?
Tarocco oranges are generally sweet, fragrant and only lightly pigmented. Moro blood oranges tend to have darker red flesh, stronger berry notes and a more intense flavour.
Is this marmalade handmade?
Yes. It is handmade in small batches at The Artisan Kitchen in Gloucester using traditional open-pan preserving methods.
What cheese goes with blood orange marmalade?
Tarocco Blood Orange Marmalade pairs especially well with mascarpone, ricotta, brie, soft goat’s cheese and mild blue cheese.
Is it suitable for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. This marmalade is suitable for vegetarians and vegans by ingredients.
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emmanuelle –
So much flavour absolutely delicious keep coming back for more
Chris –
A delicious Tarocco Blood Orange Marmalade, which pleasingly can be paired with all sorts of things, and excellent service from a friendly company.
Chris –
The Tarocco Blood Orange Marmalade that we purchased is delicious and the service provided by The Artisan Kitchen very prompt and friendly. We’ll be returning customers.
Viv –
Just wonderful. Not too sweet or bitter. Her jams are delicious, so different to supermarket jams
Elizabeth –
A unique blend of flavours lift this marmalade to the top of my favourites list. Well done Artisan Kitchen.
Mason –
Delicious. Makes your taste buds ……..explode!
Kim –
Outstanding as usual, I have no idea how or what they do to make these jams and marmalades so special – but keep doing it please !
Nadine –
This is an outstanding marmalade. Every product I have bought from The Artisan Kitchen has been excellent. But the balance of flavour, fruit, tart and sweet in this particular marmalade is a revelation.