Discover the perfect Seville Orange Marmalade recipe. This step-by-step preserve guide helps you create a tangy, flavourful marmalade.
Recipe
Seville Orange Marmalade Recipe
Tate & Lyle Sugars
3 x 450g Jars
15-20 minutes
30 minutes
Learn how to make a classic Seville Orange Marmalade with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for preserving the tangy, sharp flavour of oranges, this small-batch marmalade is ideal for artisan jam makers and small businesses. Create a delicious spread that’s perfect for toast, baking, or gifting!
For best results use our Tate & Lyle Fairtrade Preserving Sugar, also available as a 10 x 1kg bundle!
For best results use our Tate & Lyle Fairtrade Preserving Sugar, also available as a 10 x 1kg bundle!

Ingredients
- 650g Seville oranges (or other bitter oranges)
- 1.5L Water
- 1kg Tate & Lyle Fairtrade Preserving Sugar
Directions
- Squeeze the juice from the oranges, setting aside the pips. Pour the juice into a large heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Scrape the pulp from the orange peels and place it, along with the pips, into a muslin cloth. Tie it securely and add it to the pan with the water.
- Finely slice the orange peel to your preferred thickness - thin for a delicate texture or thicker for a rustic feel. Add the peel to the pan. Cover and leave to soak for as long as possible, ideally overnight.
- Once soaked, bring the pan to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes to soften the peel. Remove the muslin bag, squeezing it to release all the liquid back into the pan.
- Gradually stir in the preserving sugar over low heat until fully dissolved. Increase the heat and boil steadily for 20 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent overboiling.
- While the marmalade cooks, sterilise your jars. Wash them in hot, soapy water, rinse thoroughly, and place them in a low oven (150°C/Fan 130°C/Gas Mark 2) for 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and spoon a little marmalade onto a chilled plate. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then push it with your finger. If it wrinkles softly, it’s ready. If not, return to the heat and boil for another 2-3 minutes before testing again. Repeat as necessary.
- Let the marmalade settle for 10 minutes, then pour it into the hot, sterilised jars. Allow it to cool before sealing and labelling.