Womens Thoughts

Why do we use Seville oranges to make marmalade?

The answer is in the flesh of the orange. Seville oranges are not eating oranges, underneath the thick skin the flesh is extremely bitter, but its high acidity is a perfect setting power for marmalades and any preserves.
Marmalade which is a British tradition originated from Scotland in the late 18th century. James Keiller a local grocer bought a whole cargo of oranges cheaply. Unfortunately, the oranges were so bitter that he could not sell them. His wife in desperation took home some of the oranges to make into a preserve. The jam was extremely popular and they named it marmalade after the term `Marmelos`, which is a Portuguese word for a quince paste.

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