Why is orange jam called Marmalade?

Answer 1

Marmalade is a sweet preserve with a bitter tang made from citrus fruit, sugar, water, and (in some commercial brands) a gelling agent. In English-speaking usage "marmalade" invariably refers to a preserve derived from a citrus fruit, most commonly from oranges. The recipe includes sliced or chopped fruit peel, which is simmered in fruit juice and water until soft; indeed marmalade is sometimes described as jam with fruit peel. Such marmalade is most often consumed on toasted bread as part of a full English breakfast. The favoured citrus fruit for marmalade production in the UK is the "Seville orange", Citrus aurantium var. aurantium, thus called because it was originally imported from Seville in Spain; it is higher in pectin than sweet oranges, and therefore gives a good set. Marmalade can also be made from lemons, limes, grapefruits, or a combination of citrus fruits.

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "marmalade" appeared in English in 1480, borrowed from French marmelade which, in turn, came from the Portuguese marmelada. Originally, according to the root of the word, which is marmelo or quince, a preserve made from quinces was intended.

Answer 2

The original fruit used was Quince and Marmelo is the root of the Portuguese word Marmelada. In the 17th century citrus fruit became widely available in England and the word was Anglicised to Marmalade. It is made from any citrus fruit but Seville Oranges are the most common one used.

Answer 3

JELLY: sparkling, astounding blend produced from fruit juice, sugar, and in lots of situations pectin. JAM: A thick puree blend of fruit, sugar, and in lots of situations pectin. shelter: very almost same to a jam yet has chunks of fruit. MARMALADE: such as a shelter, yet frequently consists of citrus fruit rind. wish i've got cleared up all your fruit unfold queries!

Answer 4

I've made homemade Jelly, Jam, and Marmalade. The recipes are almost the same, but not quite.

Jelly - clear fruit juice thickened with sugar
Jam - fruit juice and fruit pulp thickened with less sugar than jelly.
Marmalade - fruit juice, pulp, and the skin/rind - thickened with less sugar than Jam.

Answer 5

no. you just call Marmalade orange jam.

Answer 6

well I can tell you one thing it has got nothing to do with Mary Queen of Scots or "marie malade" or any of THAT rubbish.

I think it comes from a portuguese word. The protuguese word for orange jam.

Yes I just noticed Louise has answered. Maramelada.

Answer 7

There is some long winded story about some queen or other puking up on a boat, I think!

Answer 8

Because it's the same colour as the ginger cat that's called
Marmalade...