World Marmalade Awards won by Japanese yuzu and pear preserve

World Marmalade Awards won by Japanese yuzu and pear preserve

Yuzu and pear combination takes the top spot at the prestigious World Marmalade Awards. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the event held at Dalemain near Penrith in Cumbria, where thousands of entries from across the globe participate in the competition. Hitomi Wakamura, hailing from Tokyo, expressed her gratitude at being selected as the winner in the homemade category, calling it a “great honor.”

The winning marmalade, a fusion of yuzu and pear, will be available for sale at Fortnum & Mason in London, with a portion of the proceeds allocated to the charity Hospice at Home. Beatrice Hasell-McCosh, the awards director, highlighted the significance of an international participant securing victory in a competition that celebrates traditional British marmalade making. She noted the growing popularity of yuzu in recipes over the past decade and commended Wakamura for her well-deserved win.

Wakamura himself expressed his gratitude for winning with his Yuzu and Pear marmalade in the Homemade Competition, acknowledging the efforts of everyone involved. The competition attracted over 3,000 entries this year, with participants from various corners of the world including Hawaii, New Zealand, South Korea, Botswana, and Georgia, in addition to numerous entries from the UK. The diverse range of entries featured not only citrus-based marmalades but also some containing unique ingredients like caterpillars, capers, and even Irn-Bru.

Overall, the World Marmalade Awards continue to showcase the creativity and skill of marmalade makers worldwide, with flavors ranging from traditional to innovative, captivating taste buds and hearts alike

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