On Sunday, I attended the world premiere of Paddington which was an absolute joy from start to finish.
I’ve blogged all about it HERE but wanted to include a few pictures in this recipe post too.
Knowing my wonderful Auntie Loulla, award winning restaurateur of Kosmos Greek Taverna in Manchester and TV Chef, had a cracking marmalade recipe, I just had to share it with you all. It really is an orange marmalade fit for Paddington Bear!
Over to Auntie Lou:
There’s something very special about making your own home made marmalade, your kitchen will be filled with delightful aromas and they also make excellent Christmas presents.
You can use Nerantzi (Seville) oranges to make this marmalade.
Makes 1.5kg
Ingredients:
- 1 kg (8 oranges)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1.4 litres water
- 2 kg granulated or preserving sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star aniseed
Method
Wash the oranges thoroughly and dry them.
Halve the oranges, squeezing out the juice and spoon out any pithy membrane (flesh) and pips from the orange skin, over a bowl to collect the juices.
Reserve the shells and place the orange juice, flesh and pips in a food processor, blending until smooth.
Push through a sieve into a large heavy-based pan or preserved pan.
Slice the rind into fine shreds or use a food processor to shred (it is faster) then add the rid to the pan.
Pour in the lemon juice and water, bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer gently for 1.1/2 hours or until the peel is very soft and the mixture has reduced by half.
Add the sugar, cinnamon sick and star aniseed and stir continuously over a low heat, until the sugar has dissolved, then increase the heat and boil for approx 15 to 20 minutes without stirring.
Remove the scum from the surface with a perforated spoon, if scum is not removed, the marmalade will be cloudy.
Boil until the mixture registers 104°C on a sugar thermometer, or to test if it set, spoon a small amount of the marmalade onto a very cold saucer, leave for 30 seconds then push with your finger-if it wrinkles and leaves a trail then it is ready, if it hasn’t set to boil for a little longer.
Allow the marmalade to stand for 10 minutes before potting into warm clean, dry, sterilised jars.
Press waxed discs, waxed side down, on the surface of each jar whilst still hot, then seal, label and store in a cool, dry place.
Here we have placed in ramekins ready to enjoy at breakfast.
The marmalade will keep sealed up to 12 months.
All photos bar the one of my Aunt are by my husband, Peter Broadbent.
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My boys are going to want Marmalade sandwiches after watching Paddington aren’t they!?!
Louise Perry Fairweather recently posted…Snow Globe Christmas Cake Tutorial
They really will Louise!
I’ve never though to make my own marmalade but I bet it’s delicious. Great recipe! x
Not A Frumpy Mum recently posted…Love The Little Things #48
Thanks lovely x
Thank you for your recipes. I will try them for holidays to add some new experience on the things I prepare for Christmas. It’s always nice to learn something new and the good thing is you can teach others as well about it.
Remy recently posted…Cranberries Facial Promotes Younger Looking Skin
My pleasure Remy, enjoy x
oooooh yummy!
Definitely need to try this recipe. I love marmalade and toast every morning so it’ll not go to waste in my house 🙂
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Thanks darling, you will love this then x
Sounds and looks delicious. Never tried making marmalade, but my mum and gran both did. I used to love reading Paddington books as a kid. Thanks for hosting
Yet Another Blogging Mummy!!! recently posted…Festive recipes using Primula cheese
My pleasure darling, me too, fab books x
What a fun experience! And I love how your matching #tastytuesday 🙂 Delicious.
Steph @MisplacedBrit recently posted…White Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Fudge Cheesecake
Thanks darling, was inspired at the premiere x
I love Paddington. Your marmalade looks fab, I really must try and make some
Alison recently posted…Pastel De Choclo (Chilean Corn Pie)
Thanks Alison, you have to watch the film, it’s fabulous x
I always thought this would be complicated. Looks so simple and delicious, I am going to try this out next weekend.
So easy, let me know if you make it x
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WOW Aunty loulla’s marmalade looks amazing. Makes me just want to grab a spoon and just eat it plain! Yummy! Thanks for hosting my lovely.
Thanks, house is full of yummy marmalade now!
Your marmalade looks delicious, I love the sound of adding the cinnamon stick & star anise.
Sarah James recently posted…Olive, Tomato and Herb Christmas Tree Bread
Thanks, love my Auntie’s recipe and this makes it more festive x
Honest Mum recently posted…Win the Ultimate Christmas Dinner Hamper by Royal Warrant Holding Butcher, Donald Russell
I luuuuurve marmalade but would never be brave enough to try and make it myself. Very clever idea linking the recipe with your Paddington premiere!
Thanks, came to me at the premiere as Oliver tucked into his marmalade sandwiches! x
My auntie Marie would love your auntie’s marmalade! She has orange marmalade every morning. I will have to translate the recipe for her. x
Mel recently posted…My Sunday Photo / Silent Sunday – 23 November 2014
Oh you must, thanks lovely x
This looks amazing and you looked gorgeous too for the Paddington premier. Can’t wait to see it.
If you have any spare jars feel free to send them over 😉 #tastytuesdays
Kath S {isitwineoclockyet} recently posted…The countdown begins…
Thanks Kath, so kind of you to say, the film is amazing! We do have a lot of marmalade here!!
I love homemade marmalade, I always think it is so much tastier than shop bought. This one looks delicious x
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins recently posted…Point + Shoot – An Autumn Walk
Thanks Kirsty, really is x
sound like a fabulous evening and i am looking forward ot seeign the film with my boys.
i am not a fan of marmalade but i do like it in cakes x
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Oh wow love it in cakes! You guys will adore the film x
I’m not a big fan of orange marmalade, but my sister is. I’ll be sending this over to her xx
Joanna @mumbalance recently posted…Snacks on the go, not just for veggies
Oh fab, thanks x
I had to add two links this week as I suddenly remember I had a marmalade cake bar recipe which is indeed perfect for the gorgeous Paddington Bear!
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Oh wow fab, will have to make your fab bars with all this marmalade, thanks x
Perfection. I love using marmalade in my slow cooker to make orange chicken
Rebecca U recently posted…Winter Salad | Persimon, Cheese & Almond
Oh wow, good idea!
Who doesn’t love a marmalade sandwich! I love your blog on the Paddington premiere – oh so glam!
Megan – Truly Madly Kids recently posted…Bah Humbug from Digby – Full of Christmas Cheer as Ever!
Thanks Megan and so true, yum!
Love that you planned a Marmalade recipe post for this week, such fab organisation. This looks lovely, photos are gorgeous and actually quite festive xx
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Ha it came to me at the premiere Sian and knew my Auntie would have a recipe for me! Peter was up until 1.30am shooting it! x
Oh my! I think I would have completely freaked being that close to Nicole Kidman. What an icon!
Ciara (My Fussy Eater) recently posted…Superfood Chocolate Bark
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Oh wow! That looks delicious! I think my mum is handing the baton over to me to make all the jam and marmalade from now on so I will be on a mission! Your aunt’s recipe looks lovely.
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Oh enjoy, love that you are taking the marmalade and jam reigns!
I’ve never even thought of making my own marmalade, bet it smells amazing! I can’t wait to see the Paddington film x
Emma recently posted…Meal Planning Monday
Really simple to make Emma, hope you try it and Paddington is brilliant x
The marmalade looks delicious, perfect with tea and toast.
Julie’s Family Kitchen recently posted…Frozen Chocolate Caramel Cream Meringue Cake
Thanks Julie, love how simple my Auntie’s recipe is too!