{"product_id":"fruechtemeer-bittere-orange-fruchtaufstrich","title":"Bitter Orange Fruit Spread","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBitter Orange Fruit Spread. Seville bitter oranges and lemon, tart and clean on the finish.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBitter Orange Fruit Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e by FrüchteMeer is made by cooking Seville bitter oranges, lemons, sugar and water, without added pectin or citric acid. No mild orange jam, no children's spread, no orange juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBitter Orange Fruit Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e is a citrus spread from the FrüchteMeer jam manufactory in Wankendorf, made from Spanish bitter oranges and lemons. On British breakfast tables, this type of spread is a staple as orange marmalade. In Germany, many people know it more as a souvenir from a holiday in England. The recipe is simple: four ingredients, about a quarter of which are bitter oranges. Its taste, on the other hand, is multifaceted and anything but simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSweet at the start, bitter in the middle, lemon at the end\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bitter Orange Fruit Spread unfolds in three stages: first sugary sweetness, then the typical tartness of the bitter orange, and finally a clean citric acidity. The bitter orange, also known as a Seville orange, carries its bitter compounds mainly in the peel and white pith. Its essential oils give the spread a slightly perfumed, spicy aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lemon keeps the whole thing fresh and ensures a clean finish. Anyone expecting a mild, juicy orange jam will initially find the bitterness too intense. This is why this variety is usually not suitable for children. Anyone who likes espresso, dark chocolate or tart tonics will quickly find a favorite spread here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tartness is not a flaw, but the goal of this variety. It is precisely what prevents the spread from tasting sweet and heavy even after several bites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference to orange jam made from sweet oranges is interesting. Sweet oranges provide a lot of juice, but little aroma and almost no bitter compounds. When cooked down, they often taste one-dimensionally sweet. The Seville orange, on the other hand, brings acidity, bitterness and a strong peel aroma all at once. These three layers are the reason why British jam makers have relied on exactly this fruit for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe temperature also changes the impression. When ice-cold from the refrigerator, the bitterness stands out more clearly; at room temperature, the citrus aroma opens up. For the breakfast table, it is recommended to take the jar out fifteen minutes beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom buttered toast to the Breakfast Martini\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBitter orange pairs exceptionally well with fat, roasted aromas and cocoa, which makes it very versatile in the kitchen. Five ideas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFor breakfast on crispy toast with salted butter; the saltiness softens the tartness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGlaze oven-roasted carrots in the last ten minutes with one tablespoon of spread and a piece of butter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBrush a salmon fillet thinly before cooking to create a lightly caramelized crust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSwirl two tablespoons into brownie batter for a marbled effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eServe with strong blue cheese on a cheese platter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA classic of bar culture is the Breakfast Martini: gin, orange liqueur, lemon juice and a bar spoon of orange marmalade are shaken vigorously with ice. With this spread, it turns out particularly tart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimilarly tart but from the north is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fruechtemeer-sanddorn-fruchtaufstrich\"\u003esea buckthorn spread\u003c\/a\u003e. A tart wild fruit alternative is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fruechtemeer-hagebutte-fruchtaufstrich\"\u003erosehip spread\u003c\/a\u003e from the same manufactory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e A little is enough for glazing. One tablespoon is sufficient for a tray of carrots; more lets the bitterness dominate and can easily burn on the edge of the oven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeville oranges from Andalusia, cooked in Holstein\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bitter orange, botanically Citrus × aurantium, grows in Seville as a street and garden tree. Its fruits ripen in winter, and the harvest traditionally takes place in January and February. Raw, they are so sour and bitter that they are hardly eaten. A large part of the harvest has therefore gone to the jam kitchens of Great Britain for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBitter oranges contain a lot of pectin, especially in the peel and seeds. This is why this spread requires no added gelling agent. A side note: under EU law, the term \"marmalade\" is actually reserved for preparations made from citrus fruits. The everyday term for any kind of fruit spread is therefore, strictly speaking, in the right place with this jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is cooked down in Wankendorf, in the middle of the Holsteinische Schweiz. Karsten Thiesen and Susanne Lucht-Thiesen founded FrüchteMeer as a family business in 1996. They work with traditional methods, like trying new things, and pay attention to the sourcing of their raw materials. For this variety, that means a recipe without additives, in which the fruit sets the tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor lovers of tart aromas and English breakfast culture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this spread apart from ordinary orange jam is its deliberate bitterness. It makes it sophisticated, versatile, and an ideal partner for coffee, tea, and dark bread. At the breakfast table, it is the counterpoint to sweet berry varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a souvenir, the 210-g jar is suitable for people who know orange marmalade from England or like mixing cocktails. Together with a pack of Earl Grey or a bottle of gin, it makes a harmonious gift. Store in the refrigerator after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith Bitter Orange from FrüchteMeer, your breakfast begins with contrast, and in the kitchen you gain a jar that understands tartness as a spice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"FrüchteMeer","offers":[{"title":"210 g","offer_id":57790659199302,"sku":"034FRM0014","price":5.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4960\/1350\/files\/fruechtemeer-bittere-orange-fruchtaufstrich.png?v=1793882168","url":"https:\/\/genussland.de\/en\/products\/fruechtemeer-bittere-orange-fruchtaufstrich","provider":"genussland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}