Description
Tropical Marmalade with Ceylon Arrack
A three-star Great Taste Award-winning marmalade combining blood oranges, pineapple, passion fruit, lemons and limes with the distinctive warmth of Ceylon Arrack.
Quick answer: Tropical Marmalade with Ceylon Arrack is a handmade five-fruit preserve with blood orange, pineapple, passion fruit, lemon and lime. Ceylon Arrack adds aromatic warmth and gentle caramel character, creating a vibrant marmalade with bright citrus, tropical fruit and a long, rounded finish.
Our Tropical Marmalade with Ceylon Arrack brings together vivid citrus, fragrant tropical fruit and one of Sri Lanka’s most distinctive spirits.
Blood oranges provide a rich citrus foundation, while pineapple adds juicy sweetness. Passion fruit brings fragrance and tang, and the lemons and limes give the preserve freshness and definition.
A touch of Ceylon Arrack completes the blend with aromatic warmth and subtle caramel notes, giving the marmalade depth without hiding the fruit.
Three-Star Great Taste Award Winner
A vibrant tropical marmalade with blood orange, pineapple, passion fruit and the warm aromatic finish of Ceylon Arrack.
Why This Marmalade Is Special
Five vibrant fruits
Blood orange, pineapple, passion fruit, lemon and lime create layered flavour.
Ceylon Arrack
Adds aromatic warmth, depth and subtle caramel character.
Three-star winner
Recognised at the Great Taste Awards for exceptional flavour.
Small-batch made
Handmade in our Gloucestershire kitchen.
Tasting Notes
Flavour: Blood orange, pineapple and fragrant passion fruit
Sweetness: Juicy, rounded and fruit-led
Acidity: Fresh lemon and lively lime
Aroma: Tropical fruit, citrus oils and gentle spirit warmth
Finish: Smooth, aromatic and subtly caramelised
The Tropical Fruit Blend
Each fruit has a distinct role in the finished marmalade.
Blood oranges provide aromatic citrus richness and a naturally rounded flavour. Pineapple adds juicy tropical sweetness and body.
Passion fruit brings fragrance, tang and a vivid tropical lift. Lemons and limes add the acidity needed to keep the preserve fresh and clearly defined.
Together, the five fruits create a marmalade that is sunny and generous but still balanced by citrus freshness.
What Is Ceylon Arrack?
Ceylon Arrack is a traditional Sri Lankan spirit distilled from the sap of coconut flowers.
Its rounded, aromatic character works naturally with pineapple, passion fruit and blood orange, bringing gentle warmth and subtle caramel notes.
In this marmalade, the Arrack supports the tropical fruit rather than overpowering it, creating a long and softly warming finish.
Why Tropical Fruit and Arrack Work Together
Ceylon Arrack has the warmth and depth needed to complement ripe tropical fruit, while its coconut-flower origin gives it a natural affinity with pineapple and passion fruit.
The spirit rounds the sharper citrus edges and extends the flavour, while lemon and lime prevent the preserve from becoming overly sweet.
The finished marmalade moves from bright citrus to fragrant tropical fruit, followed by a smooth, aromatic spirit finish.
How We Make It
We prepare the blood oranges, lemons and limes carefully, balancing the fruit, juice and peel to preserve their natural fragrance.
Pineapple and passion fruit are added to bring tropical sweetness, acidity and aroma, while the Ceylon Arrack is used in a measured quantity to provide warmth and length.
Each batch is handmade using open-pan methods in our Gloucestershire kitchen, creating a glossy marmalade with tender citrus peel and clearly defined fruit flavours.
How to Enjoy It
- Spread on warm brioche, croissants, toast or crumpets
- Spoon over Greek yoghurt, porridge or granola
- Serve with ricotta, mascarpone, Brie or soft goat’s cheese
- Use as a glaze for chicken, duck, pork or ham
- Add to coconut cakes, cheesecakes, tarts or tropical desserts
- Stir into a rum, Arrack or citrus-based cocktail
Chef-crafted, small batch, preserving excellence.
Sarah’s Maker’s Note
I wanted this marmalade to feel vivid and joyful, but not simply sweet. The blood orange, lemon and lime give it structure and freshness, while pineapple and passion fruit bring tropical generosity. The Ceylon Arrack arrives at the end with warmth and aromatic depth.
Made for Breakfast and Brunch
The combination of bright citrus and ripe tropical fruit makes this marmalade particularly good with creamy, buttery and toasted flavours.
- Serve with toasted brioche and salted butter
- Spoon over Greek yoghurt with toasted coconut
- Add to pancakes, waffles or French toast
- Pair with granola, fresh mango or pineapple
- Layer with mascarpone in a brunch pot or parfait
Made for Cakes and Desserts
- Layer into a coconut or almond sponge cake
- Warm gently and brush over a pineapple loaf cake
- Spoon over panna cotta, cheesecake or vanilla ice cream
- Use as a filling for tropical tarts or sandwich biscuits
- Serve with coconut rice pudding or baked custard
Made for Cheese and Savoury Cooking
- Serve with creamy Brie or soft goat’s cheese
- Pair with ricotta, mascarpone or cream cheese
- Brush over chicken, pork or duck before roasting
- Mix with chilli and lime for a tropical glaze
- Serve alongside charcuterie or glazed ham
Three-Star Great Taste Award Winner
Award-Winning Tropical Marmalade with Ceylon Arrack
Recognised with three stars at the Great Taste Awards for its vibrant balance of blood orange, tropical fruit, fresh citrus and aromatic spirit warmth.
Ingredients and Product Information
Ingredients and fruit information
Ingredients: Blood oranges, pineapple, lemons, limes, passion fruit, sugar, water and Ceylon Arrack.
Fruit blend: Made with blood orange, pineapple, passion fruit, lemon and lime.
Artificial additives: No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Alcohol, allergen and dietary information
Alcohol: Made with Ceylon Arrack. This product contains alcohol.
Allergen information: For allergens, check the ingredients and jar label before ordering.
Dietary information: Suitable for vegetarians and vegans by ingredients.
Made in a kitchen that handles nuts, gluten and dairy.
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.
Award: Three-star Great Taste Award winner.
Made in: Our Gloucestershire kitchen.
Please note: Natural citrus peel, fruit fibres, zest strands or pips may occasionally occur.
Tropical Marmalade with Ceylon Arrack FAQs
What does Tropical Marmalade with Ceylon Arrack taste like?
It tastes bright and fruit-led, with blood orange, pineapple and passion fruit followed by fresh lemon and lime and a warm, aromatic Arrack finish.
What is Ceylon Arrack?
Ceylon Arrack is a traditional Sri Lankan spirit distilled from coconut flower sap. It brings aromatic warmth and subtle caramel character to the marmalade.
Is this marmalade very sweet?
It has ripe tropical sweetness from pineapple and passion fruit, balanced by the acidity of blood orange, lemon and lime.
What can I serve with it?
Serve it with brioche, croissants, Greek yoghurt, pancakes and creamy cheese. It also works beautifully with coconut cakes, cheesecake, vanilla ice cream, poultry and glazed meats.
Can I cook or bake with it?
Yes. Use it in coconut or almond cakes, tropical tarts and cheesecakes, or warm it gently and use it as a glaze for chicken, pork, duck or ham.
Can I use it in cocktails?
Yes. Shake a small spoonful into a citrus, rum or Arrack cocktail, or stir it into a tropical spritz for fruit, sweetness and aromatic depth.
Does it contain alcohol?
Yes. It is made with Ceylon Arrack and contains alcohol.
Is it handmade?
Yes. Tropical Marmalade with Ceylon Arrack is handmade in small batches at The Artisan Kitchen in Gloucestershire.
What award has it won?
Tropical Marmalade with Ceylon Arrack has received three stars at the Great Taste Awards.
Is it suitable for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. It is suitable for vegetarians and vegans by ingredients, although it contains alcohol.
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Mark Hall –
Really lovely and delicious
sally bee –
Lovely rich citrus marmalade a real treat, expensive but worth it something different