Drunken Sailor – Blood Orange & Saffron Marmalade – 240g - Vegan, GF

Bright. Fragrant. Gently bittersweet — marmalade with chef-level swagger.

This is a vibrant twist on tradition: sun-ripened blood oranges simmered with a splash of lemon and a whisper of saffron. The result is a deeply fragrant, gently bittersweet marmalade with a golden glow and a subtle citrus-spice finish.

It’s brilliant on toast… but it really shines when you start using it as a culinary booster for glazes, dressings, and savoury dishes.

Why it earns a spot in the Underground Chef pantry

Because it does double duty. It’s breakfast-ready, but it also works like a finishing sauce — adding brightness, sweetness, and aromatic depth to meats and vegetables in one spoonful.

Chef Ian’s favourite ways to use it

• Glaze for ham: brush on in the last 15–20 minutes for shine and flavour
• Roast chicken or duck: drizzle or brush near the end
• Salad dressings: whisk into vinaigrettes for a citrus kick
• Roast veg: carrots and sweet potato love it (also pumpkin)
• Breakfast upgrade: swirl into yoghurt, porridge, or ricotta
• Desserts: cheesecake swirls, panna cotta, tarts
• Cocktails/mocktails: stir a spoon through soda, spritz, or a mocktail base

Chef’s tip

For the easiest glaze: warm a spoonful with a splash of water, brush over roast meats/veg, then finish with cracked pepper or a pinch of salt — the sweet-savoury balance pops.

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Flavour profile

Blood orange brightness • Gentle bitterness • Lemon lift • Saffron fragrance

Ingredients

Blood orange (42%), sugar, lemon, blood orange juice, water, citric acid, saffron (<1%).

Dietary

Vegan
Gluten free

Counry of Origin

Australia