2006-08-25 08:01:54 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
As you can see from the definition below, although in UK it is mainly made from Oranges, all sorts of things were originally used in its making. It would appear that the name is a collective name for all types of such 'jam'. It is only eaten at breakfast in UK as it is a little tangy for later in the day. I suppose it helps to wake us up...................
mar·ma·lade (mär'mə-lād')
n.
A clear, jellylike preserve made from the pulp and rind of fruits, especially citrus fruits.
[French marmelade, from Portuguese marmelada, from marmelo, quince, alteration of Latin melimēlum, a kind of sweet apple, from Greek melimēlon : meli, honey + mēlon, apple.]
2006-08-25 08:06:53 · answer #1 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Good answers already, but want to add my vote for marmalade. It isn't orange jam because it has a tart flavour from the peel. It's really easy to make brilliant marmalade with much more, thicker and chewier peel than you get in the pale imitation that passes for marmalade in the shops, and you can make huge batches because it gets better the longer you keep it. Next time you see Seville oranges in the shops get a load and try it. Breakfast? You'll be eating it all day!
2006-08-25 15:19:46 · answer #2 · answered by Sangmo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A preserve containing pieces of fruit rind, especially citrus fruit. The original marmalades were made from quince - the Portuguese word marmelada means "quince jam." Now, however, Seville oranges are the most popular fruit for marmalades.
2006-08-25 15:07:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No idea about the name babe! But good to eat all day long. Try it with icecream and grated chocolate for sweet. Or for a savoury delight, a marmalade and cheese sandwich. I know it sounds gross - cheese and jam butties are a bit of a cult thing enjoyed only by a select few - but please try it, you will be pleasantly surprised. The tangier the marmalade and the stronger the cheese the better. Cheese also is good with Ginger preserve. Enjoy! xx
2006-08-25 15:15:01 · answer #4 · answered by mousepotato66 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think its called marmalade because of the area of spain where it is made. I some times eat maramalade other times other than breakfast, if there is nothing else to make sandwches out of i will make marmalade ones to take to work for lunch time...I guess I'm like pandington bear.
2006-08-25 17:59:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Marmalade is a preserve as opposed to a jam. The word derives from the French 'Marie malade', meaning 'Marie is ill'. Apparently, Marie Antoinette liked orange preserve whenever she was not feeling too well.
2006-08-25 15:25:51 · answer #6 · answered by Matthew H 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's to distinguish it from Jam. And it's very nice in sandwiches at Lunchtime or teatime, or anytime infact! Besides the time I eat Breakfast, it's more like a midnight snack!
2006-08-25 15:24:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
love marmalade butties 4 supper!! (especially after a night out on the pop!!)
2006-08-25 15:07:52 · answer #8 · answered by mishnbong 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
marmalde is made from the whole fruit , rind and all jam just from juice and pulp of fruit and there are recipes to incorporate marmalade into sauces and dressings
2006-08-25 15:06:17 · answer #9 · answered by russ k 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not sure, but the Italian word for jam is marmalate (ok, i think i've spelt it wrong), so it could come from that?
2006-08-25 15:07:40 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋