About the competition
The Dalemain Australian Marmalade Awards celebrates the nation's most outstanding marmalade creations.
The Homemade competition is open to everyone.
You may wish to enter into one or more of the 5 competition categories listed below.
Entries open: 22nd August 2023
Entries close: 30th September 2023
Judging: October 2023
Winners announced: More details coming soon
Homemade competition categories
1. Seville orange
For tangy marmalades made using only Seville oranges, sugar, lemon juice and water. The fresher the fruit, the better the marmalade.
2. Any other citrus
For marmalade which does not fit any other category, with one or more kinds of citrus as the primary ingredient. Please make sure to list all your ingredients in the entry form.
3. Native fruits & flavours
Be inspired to create a marmalade using Australian native ingredients. It may be a traditional citrus marmalade enhanced with bush flavours, or made using native citrus such as finger lime.
4. Children's marmalade
For those aged 16 and under (a little help from an adult allowed for younger entrants). This category is open to individuals, schools and youth groups. Try your hand at becoming the best young marmalade maker in the country!
5. Marmalade with alcohol
Any citrus fruit, with no restrictions on ingredients. It must include at least one alcoholic ingredient. Please make sure to list all your ingredients in the entry form.
~ You are welcome to enter multiple categories ~
How to enter
1. Complete the digital entry form (below) and pay online. Print a copy of the email confirmation AND a copy of your receipt - you will need this when you mail us the marmalade jars.
2. Create your marmalade.
3. Send in your jars of marmalade by mail to:
The Australian Marmalade Awards
PO Box 71
Birregurra
Victoria 3242
When mailing us your marmalade, please include a printout of your entry confirmation email AND a copy of your PayPal receipt.
Entry tips & tricks
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For each category you are entering, please submit only one jar of marmalade.
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Label each jar with the category, name of marmalade and list of ingredients. You can do this with a label or sticky note. No need to put your name on the label. Your jar will be numbered when you send it in to be judged.
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Use jam jars that are between 200g – 500g in size. We won't be super strict if they're a little big. But bear in mind you need to post the jars, which could be expensive.
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Use sterilised jam jars and fill to the brim.
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Judges will consider the look, colour, aroma, appearance, consistency and flavour of each jar.
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Note: Please do not reuse jars and/or lids that have contained pickles. We recommend treating yourself to a new jar.
Entry fee
The competition fee is $10 per item for the Homemade division.
You are welcome to enter multiple categories.
Homemade marmalade competition
Entry form - 2023
Have any questions?
Please contact us via email or phone us on 0487 979 473. We will be happy to assist!
