Orange Cinnamon Marmalade

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Suggestions for Uses

• Swirl it into a cheesecake, use it as a filling for tarts and cookies (like thumbprints), or incorporate it into a cake batter, such as an orange and poppyseed cake. It also makes a great glaze for a finished cake.

• Stir a tablespoon into hot water for a simple drink, in a hot toddy, make a Breakfast Martini (gin, lemon juice, orange bitters, marmalade) or a marmalade mimosa.

• Use it in a glaze for roasted root vegetables like carrots or parsnips, paired with mustard or ginger for added depth.

• Whisk a dollop into vinaigrettes for a citrus kick or add a spoonful to red wine sauces for duck or other dishes. 

• Serve on hot, buttered baguette, buttermilk biscuits, crumpets, English muffins, or a fresh croissant

• Warm it up and drizzle over ice cream or as a sauce for steamed puddings

• Contrasts nicely with a sharp cheddar, brie, or cream cheese and crackers.

• Mix marmalade, soy sauce, and garlic for a delicious pork ribs marinade.

• Stir a tablespoon into oatmeal, yogurt, or over pancakes and waffles

• Spread ricotta on crostini bread or crackers, then drizzle marmalade

• Use it as a glaze for roasted chicken, pork chops, or a holiday ham.

• Mix it with BBQ sauce for a sweet and tangy sauce for meatballs.

• Pairs well with a wedge of warm spice cake  

• Make marmalade breakfast muffins

• Try it on a carrot or zucchini bread

• Make shortbread crumble bars

• Mix 8 oz of cream cheese and Orange Cinnamon Marmalade. Set aside in the refrigerator.  Cut a 10-ounce pound cake in half lengthwise to make two layers.  Spread 2 tablespoons of Orange Cinnamon Marmalade over the bottom layer, then spread half of the cream cheese mixture over all.  Place top layer and spread 2/3 cup Orange Cinnamon Marmalade and the rest of the cream cheese mixture on top.  Garnish with fresh orange segments (membranes and pith removed) or with dollops of Orange Cinnamon Marmalade. Refrigerate until serving.

• Make ORANGE CINNAMON MARMALADE WHISKEY SOUR: 2 ounces whiskey, 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice, 3/4 ounce simple syrup (1:1 ratio), 1 heaping bar spoon Orange Cinnamon Marmalade, 1/2 ounce egg white, optional.  If using the egg white, add all ingredients into a shaker and dry shake for 20 seconds. Add ice and shake again for 20 seconds. Strain into a small rocks glass or coupe.  If not using the egg white, add ice into a shaker, pour in all ingredients, and shake for 20 seconds. Strain into a small rocks glass or coupe.  Other options: Strain over a large ice cube.  Garnish with 1/2 teaspoonOrange Cinnamon Marmalade.  Make it vegan: use Aquafaba, or Instafoam to replace egg whites in the cocktail.