This moreish marmalade is inspired both by Marathon, the Greek word for fennel, which lent its name to the battleground, the herald’s run to Athens, and so many races since.
And the monks’ herb garden at the Strata Florida Abbey in the Cambrian Mountains to which pilgrimages have been made across the ages.
The only challenge this Hand-Cut Seville & Fennel Seed Marmalade will present is how many jars you will need in your larder before you run out!
"What a glorious appearance your marmalade has, rich vibrant and bursting with orange and fennel aromas. The colour is a beautiful amber and the peel has a pleasing bite along with the natural bitters and sweetness. The fennel flavour notes have given a delightful pop of interest as they deliver their intended flavour note, yet the orange bitters remain the true star, while the savoury tones of the fennel gently drift."
"This is a glossy, well-made marmalade with well-prepared peel and the aroma of citrus and fennel. The soft melt-in-the-mouth texture release the classic flavour of Seville oranges - citrus, fruity with a good level of bitterness - enhanced by the well-judged fennel seeds which add a rounded, slightly liquorice finish – and complexity and length."
Great Taste Award Judges' Comments 2024