Seville Orange Sweet Marmalade

Seville oranges have hit the shelves and that can only mean that marmalade season is upon us. From late January into early February these delicious oranges become available, and lovers of homemade jams and jelly line up their jars to make the best tasting marmalade that there is - Seville Orange.

I paid a visit to Katie Langley this week, owner of The Arns Holiday Cottage in Auchterarder. Katie's marmalade making is an annual tradition in her household and her kitchen was an abundance of deliciously ripe Seville oranges when I arrived. Work was already underway to create the first batches of her delicious marmalade and as I watched and snapped Katie, I was impressed at the minimal waste this recipe creates. I loved the simplicity of her squeezing the juices and adding the orange skins to the pan. 

The Arns Cottage is a beautiful and luxuriously cosy converted stables house with stunning views over the Perthshire hills. Every guest who arrives to stay throughout the year with her, receives a jar of Katie's homemade marmalade in their welcome larder.

Katie pointed out to me that this recipe is for a sweeter tasting marmalade as opposed to a bitter one. With only a short window left to buy Seville oranges I’ll be heading out to the shops in the coming days so I can try out this recipe. I’ve never made marmalade before but I am looking forward to trying something new in the kitchen this weekend.

Finally, a huge thanks to Katie for inviting us along to join in her annual tradition. 

Gill x

PS If you're looking for a Perthshire Break check out the Arns Cottage here!