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by whippet on April 13th, 2007

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Isn't marmalade essentially just orange jam? What is the difference between marmalade and jam anyway?

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  • by - retroglide - on April 15th, 2007

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    Marmalade definition:
    A preserve containing pieces of fruit rind, especially citrus fruit. The original marmalades were made from quince - the Portuguese word marmelada means "quince jam." Now, however, Seville oranges are the most popular fruit for marmalades.
    http://tinyurl.com/39ysgj

    Jam definition:
    Jam is a type of fruit preserve made by boiling fruit with sugar to make an unfiltered jelly. Jam is often spread on bread and also as a culinary sweetener, for example in yogurt.
    http://tinyurl.com/35vodw

    Preserves definition:
    compared with clear fruit jellies and smoother-textured jams, have larger chunks or whole pieces of fruit-such as raspberries, strawberries, and apricots. Seedless berry preserves are commonly available.
    http://tinyurl.com/2o5x67

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