'Owd' Owthorpe | Orange & Apple Conserve

Our inspiration behind this product is the story of Colonel Hutchinson from the village of Owthorpe, who was sent to the tower by Charles the 2nd as retribution for signing the death warrant of Charles the 1st. As was recorded at the time, he went to the tower with a jar of his favourite marmalade. 

Owthorpe was once the seat of the Hutchinson family. Colonel Hutchinson was a leading Parliamentarian in the English Civil War and one of the signatories to the death warrant of Charles 1st. Come the Restoration, the Colonel escaped execution although some years after was incarcerated in the Tower of London, accused of being linked to a treasonous plot. He died in the Tower, of poor health, but historical records note that he set off on his final journey to London with a pot of marmalade to eat on route. No mention of bread or butter!

The village of Owthorpe is also home to a Grade I listed Anglican church, dedicated St Margaret of Antioch, whose patronage is linked to expectant mothers. Hers was one of the voices heard by Joan of Arc.

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How does it taste

It's our idea of a 16th-century marmalade. It has a robust taste with signature notes of Apple & Clove. Some say it reminds them of the winter. 

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Ingredients

Sugar, Oranges (22%), Apples (22%), Lemons (5%), Ground Cloves. Gelling agent: Pectin.

Prepared with 45g fruit per 100g

Total sugar content: 57g per 100g

Vegetarian Friendly 

Vegan Friendly

Warning

May contain traces of nuts, wheat/gluten, soya and mustard. 

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, keep refrigerated and consume within 6 weeks.