10 Best Marmalades UK 2022 | Tiptree, Mackays and More

If you grew up in the UK, it's likely that Rose's preserves conjure memories of childhood breakfasts or snacks of jam sandwiches in the garden. A favourite with grandparents and some jars still using its quaint original designs, this marmalade serves up a delectable dose of nostalgia!

With most of the popular marmalade being made of oranges, lemon and lime is a refreshing change. However, this one may be best reserved for the occasional trip down memory lane. Its first ingredient is glucose-fructose syrup and it contains a lot more ingredients than is necessary to make a good marmalade.  

This list wouldn't be complete without including an offering from Dundee, which is known as the home of marmalade. Many European countries were eating a marmalade-like preserve but it was in Dundee that the first jar of marmalade was brought to the breakfast table in 1797.

Mackays is now the last remaining marmalade producer in Dundee, and sticking to their time-honoured traditional methods their recipe is very fruity with an old-fashioned, homemade taste. However, once again, it contains quite a few ingredients – the main one being sugar and also treacle, so it may not be the best daily breakfast option!

The most unusual offering on our list, you'll definitely want to try out this gourmet marmalade from Vienna. Apricots aren't always that great in the UK, but luckily the Austrians grow some truly delicious ones creating a perfect apricot marmalade. This would appeal to those who find very traditional marmalades a little bitter. 

It is rather expensive compared to most options available in the UK, but if you want that summery taste of carefree continental breakfasts it won't disappoint. It also has a much lower percentage of sugar than most varieties. Köstlich!

This marmalade is on the expensive side, but if you have the budget for it it's well worth it. Entirely natural and organic, this offering is made from Sicilian oranges, Sicilian lemons, sugar, and nothing else.

Coming from a delicious range of jams and marmalades, the Torocco orange marmalade has a captivating citrus aroma with a gorgeously bitter aftertaste. It isn't only beautiful to eat but it comes in a beautiful jar, too.

Medium to thick cut, this zesty Seville orange marmalade has a gorgeous boozy edge, too. This British made, multi-award-winning preserve is hand-cooked in small batches with a tiny list of high-quality ingredients.

We've looked everywhere and this is the best marmalade with whisky you'll get online. It's perfect for baking or on sandwiches, plus, the whisky infusion is subtle enough to enjoy the classic way – on toast for breakfast! 

The Tesco Finest range is often a good choice and this coarse-cut, bittersweet three fruit marmalade really comes through! Grapefruit can be a hard ingredient to find in marmalade and it really does taste best combined with Spanish oranges and lemons.

Containing a reasonable amount of fruit and some, but not too many, additives in the ingredient list, it can be a good choice for breakfast or as a sweet treat. You can really taste the addition of orange oil and lemon oil giving it a luxurious aroma.

Creating preserves made from traditional French recipes, you can't go wrong with Bonne Maman. Made with finely-sliced peel and not too much sugar, this delicate bitter orange marmalade is simply delightful.

Tasting just like it was homemade in a French kitchen but widely available online, it's truly the best of both worlds. Another bonus is once you've enjoyed the marmalade, you can use the chic pot for jam, yoghurt or leftovers.

Tiptree have been growing fruit and making preserves since 1885 in Essex, England. Recognised by the Queen herself, the jams and marmalades created by this trusted British company are very well-known, and very well-loved.

It can be more difficult to find good lime marmalade, especially one with just a few, high-quality ingredients and without colouring or additives, but look no further. This recipe is zesty, sweet and simply top-notch!

This fine cut organic Seville orange marmalade is simply divine, but what else would we expect from the Waitrose Duchy range? Fruity with the perfect level of sweetness and the right balance of peel, you'll want to enjoy this every day on buttery toast!

With an authentic taste and only the essential ingredients at a very reasonable price, this offering should be a firm fixture on the weekly shopping list! We, of course, love that it's made with organic Seville oranges, too.

In at number one is this exquisite medium-cut Seville orange marmalade from Rosebud Preserves. Made in Lower Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, everything about the process of making this preserve is perfection! 

Made using a few well-chosen, high-quality ingredients, this marmalade is free from anything artificial and is made with 33% fruit. It has a gorgeous, homemade taste without any unnecessary ingredients, and the combination of fresh lemon juice and coriander seed give it an aromatic edge. Excellent value!