£1.80 Into 7 Jars of Lime Marmalade – Food Initiative vs Supermarket Cost

Описание: I turned a surprise box of free limes into 7 jars of homemade lime marmalade – for under £2 in ingredients. In this video I’ll show you exactly how I did it, how simple marmalade really is, and roughly what it would cost if you bought the same thing at a UK supermarket. 🍋
WHAT YOU’LL SEE IN THIS VIDEO:
• How to make lime marmalade from scratch – step by step
• Why marmalade is actually easier than jam (the pectin does the work!)
• Using recycled honey jars and lids – low waste, low cost
• The difference between marmalade, jam, and jelly
• How we turned a “freebie” into something useful for our family
FOOD INITIATIVE / FREE BOX PRICES (WHAT I ACTUALLY USED):
• Limes – free from a surprise box (or around £1 if buying in bulk)
• Sugar – about 80p for the amount used
• Jars – recycled honey and condiment jars we already had
So for around £1.80–£2 in actual ingredients, I was able to make 7 jars of lime marmalade for our pantry.
APPROXIMATE UK SUPERMARKET COMPARISON:
If you bought similar marmalade ready-made at a UK supermarket, you might pay:
• £3.50–£5 per jar for “posh” lime or citrus marmalades
• Even basic marmalade often £1–£2 a jar
So instead of paying somewhere between £7–£14 (or more) for 7 jars, this batch cost me under £2 in ingredients – plus a bit of time in the kitchen.
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