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cab
Joined: 01 Nov 2004
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 Posted: Mon Jan 05, 09 2:10 pm Post subject: Seville Oranges |
 
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Available on Cambridge Market today, 60p/lb. |
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sean
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There were some in the greengrocer's this morning. Didn't notice the price. I don't like marmalade. |
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earthyvirgo
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I make marmalade from pretty much any kind of citrus fruit - it doesn't have to be Sevilles does it - is there something special about them?
Made my Dad some for Christmas (he a big Marmalade fan) from 5 average but fairly juicy jaffa's and a lemon, he said it was top notch ... but then I suppose he would wouldn't he? 
Somehow, I got 4 good sized jars out of a small quantity of fruit.
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judith
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| earthyvirgo wrote: |
| it doesn't have to be Sevilles does it - is there something special about them? |
Oooh yes it does have to be Sevilles. That unique bitterness is essential. Anything else is just a sweet citrus-based confiture. |
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cab
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Oh, I think you can make marmalade out of pretty nearly any citrus fruit, its just so very good with Sevilles, and of course its an excellent use for what is such a bitter fruit. |
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bernie-woman
Joined: 28 Oct 2004
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| Posted: Mon Jan 05, 09 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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| sean wrote: |
| I don't like marmalade. |
Nor me |
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gil
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| Posted: Mon Jan 05, 09 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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Apart from Sevilles [yeh, I think they're best for making orange marmalade too], the other staple marmalade I grew up on was Grapefruit. Very nice. |
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Bebo
Joined: 21 May 2007
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Location: East Sussex
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| Posted: Mon Jan 05, 09 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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| bernie-woman wrote: |
| sean wrote: |
| I don't like marmalade. |
Nor me |
Me neither, although I make it every year so there is a supply to go into marmalade cakes (which are OK) |
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wellington womble
Joined: 08 Nov 2004
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Location: Bucks
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| Posted: Mon Jan 05, 09 5:52 pm Post subject: |
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I love it, but you can't buy the stuff - it's far too sweet. I shall be on the lookout for the Sevilles - surely they can't be earlier in Cambridge? |
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Chez
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| Posted: Mon Jan 05, 09 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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| judith wrote: |
| Oooh yes it does have to be Sevilles. That unique bitterness is essential. Anything else is just a sweet citrus-based confiture. |
I'll take that Christmas present back, then ...  |
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judith
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I didn't say that I don't eat sweet citrus-based confiture, now did I? |
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Chez
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| Posted: Mon Jan 05, 09 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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Okay, I'll let you off ... |
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judith
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Phew! |
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Green Rosie
Joined: 13 May 2007
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Location: Calvados, France
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I hate the stuff - even in cake but I make it for OH, one small boy who likes it and presents. I'm planning to try and sell some this year so will be off to the market on Friday to hopefully get the Sevilles.
Just need to track down a French supplier of jars now.... |
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vegplot
Joined: 19 Apr 2007
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| judith wrote: |
| earthyvirgo wrote: |
| it doesn't have to be Sevilles does it - is there something special about them? |
Oooh yes it does have to be Sevilles. That unique bitterness is essential. Anything else is just a sweet citrus-based confiture. |
Not the way Ev makes it  |
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