Best Canned Marmalade of 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Why is marmalade not orange jam?

Well there is a perfectly good explanation for this (it's not that we just want our marmalade to sound fancy); jam is made using the pulp and juices of a fruit, whereas marmalade is made from citrus fruit and uses the juice and peel or rind – giving it the delicious chunky bits in it that make marmalade so tasty!

2. Is marmalade a British thing?

Marmalade does not originate in Britain, despite claims that it does. Marmalade on toast is most likely the most familiar use for the preserve, but it is also versatile across the whole menu, from toast to sauces, smothered on a duck, and in puddings, baked goods, and ice creams.

3. Is marmalade just orange jam?

There really is no difference other than orange jam is obviously made with oranges, while marmalade can be made with many kinds of citrus fruits. But if we're talking about a difference between orange jam and orange marmalade, there is none. To break it down, jam is typically cut up pieces of fruit and sugar.

4. Which sugar is best for marmalade?

Granulated is the go-to sugar for marmalade making. Its larger crystals will dissolve quickly and cleanly, making a clear, amber liquid that best displays your perfectly suspended peel. White granulated and the unrefined golden granulated taste quite different to each other, and it's worth experimenting.