Lemon and Lavender Marmalade

A thick skin is the secret of good marmalade, as it contains the bitterness that gives marmalade its bite. Seville oranges, pink or ordinary grapefruit and thick-skinned lemons are all ideal for marmalade-making. Lemons are available all year round and those from the southern hemisphere coincide with the lavender season, allowing you to use fresh flowers. To make winter marmalade, when Seville oranges are in season, use dried flowers. On balance, I find lavender and lemon a better combinati