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Best Marmalade known to mankind: for DH Christmas ?

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PomandersandRedRibbon · 07/11/2025 22:22

As above tried Waitrose ,duchy organic are there any brands a marmalade counselor can tell me please .

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barskits · 07/11/2025 22:29

Our current favourite is English Heritage lime marmalade.

Redshoeblueshoe · 07/11/2025 22:30

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Sohelpmegod25 · 07/11/2025 22:30

Fortnum and Mason marmalade is epic - my aunt buys me a jar for Christmas it’s a real treat

PomandersandRedRibbon · 07/11/2025 22:32

Thanks I could go wild and get him one from each brand. @Sohelpmegod25 I just had a look and there are many types zwas there one in particular you liked ?

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drspouse · 07/11/2025 22:33

Sohelpmegod25 · 07/11/2025 22:30

Fortnum and Mason marmalade is epic - my aunt buys me a jar for Christmas it’s a real treat

Any particular kind, and do they do one with slightly larger (but not completely chunky) bits? DH likes slightly smaller than my home made marmalade.

Wetcoatsandmudagain · 07/11/2025 22:34

Cherry Tree Preserves Seville orange marmalade is lovely. All their preserves are tbh

Sohelpmegod25 · 07/11/2025 22:34

PomandersandRedRibbon · 07/11/2025 22:32

Thanks I could go wild and get him one from each brand. @Sohelpmegod25 I just had a look and there are many types zwas there one in particular you liked ?

This is what she gets me at Christmas she gets afew nice bits for me in a bag/box I love it.

Best Marmalade known to mankind: for DH Christmas ?
Arregaithel · 07/11/2025 22:35

Amalfi lemon marmalade 🍋

burblish · 07/11/2025 22:35

We love La Vieja Fabrica, especially their St Clements variety (orange and lemon).

HoppityBun · 07/11/2025 22:35

Sohelpmegod25 · 07/11/2025 22:30

Fortnum and Mason marmalade is epic - my aunt buys me a jar for Christmas it’s a real treat

Yup. F & M every time. They’re not even that expensive. Fabulous variety of marmalade

HoppityBun · 07/11/2025 22:35

Sohelpmegod25 · 07/11/2025 22:30

Fortnum and Mason marmalade is epic - my aunt buys me a jar for Christmas it’s a real treat

Yup. F & M every time. They’re not even that expensive. Fabulous variety of marmalade

AngelsWithSilverWings · 07/11/2025 22:38

I love Tiptree Old Times marmalade but anything from Fortnums is a treat .

Puppypower83 · 07/11/2025 22:49

burblish · 07/11/2025 22:35

We love La Vieja Fabrica, especially their St Clements variety (orange and lemon).

Yes! We're obsessed with this in my house. Butter and sourdough essential

SpottyAardvark · 07/11/2025 22:52

My favourite is Frank Cooper’s vintage. It’s dark, chunky, caramelised & slightly bitter. Definitely not for everyone, but I love it.

Alongthetowpath · 07/11/2025 23:06

For everyday, I like M&S organic Seville orange marmalade.

DC usually buy me a special marmalade for Christmas, from Fortnum and Mason.
I like their Nonpareil and Burlington marmalades best. I’m not a big lover of the ones with alcohol in.

DilkushaKitchen · 07/11/2025 23:07

Not helpful for this Christmas, but homemade is the best! Maybe buy him a preserving pan instead? I get Riverford's marmalade kit in January/February and it makes fabulous marmalade.

CurlewKate · 07/11/2025 23:10

Had you thought about making him some? It’s not hard, and he’ll be so impressed!

PinkArt · 07/11/2025 23:16

If you're tempted by Fortnums but not sure which one, they do a set of three. It makes me want to be a marmalade person.
https://www.fortnumandmason.com/marmalade-trio-gift-packselection?

https://www.fortnumandmason.com/marmalade-trio-gift-packselection

Yellowsubmarine55 · 07/11/2025 23:19

La Vieja Fábrica Seville Orange Marmalade is the best I've tasted.

Anyahyacinth · 07/11/2025 23:19

Single Variety are advertising a good looking marmalade gift set ...could be good 🍊🧡

GuffyTheDustBuster · 07/11/2025 23:20

Yeah make yr own. It might taste rank but he will love it (and you)

Mossstitch · 07/11/2025 23:23

I've tried them all as marmalade toast my favourite food........tiptree is far better than duchy, M & S, Waitrose, the thick cut if he likes peel, think its called old Times🤔 I rather like the one without peel but the flavour is not as strong😋

joanofaardvark · 07/11/2025 23:28

Yellowsubmarine55 · 07/11/2025 23:19

La Vieja Fábrica Seville Orange Marmalade is the best I've tasted.

Another vote for this one. Delicious! 🍊

sesquipedalian · 07/11/2025 23:52

La vieja fabrica is supposed to be the best. Depends what sort of marmalade your DH prefers - you could make 3 fruit marmalade - (grapefruit, orange, lemon) - it’s a bit sweeter than Seville orange marmalade, but you can make it all year.