Stepladder x Small Batch Jam Co. - Stepladder Farmstead Citrus Marmalade

Our Farmstead Citrus Marmalade

Sep 12, 2025JACK & MICHELLE RUDOLPH

Fall is around the corner, but we’re still holding onto the golden flavors of a California summer. For our Fall Cheese Club box, we wanted to give our members a way to savor the brightness of the orchard long after the citrus harvest has ended. The result? A jar of farmstead marmalade, made with fruit grown right here on the ranch.

Crafted in collaboration with our friends at Small Batch Jam Co., this marmalade was designed to capture the sunshine of our orchards and pair perfectly with Cambria Heatwave, our seasonal exclusive cheese.

Made to savor

The citrus for this marmalade was picked just steps from our creamery, including fragrant oranges, sweet tangerines, and tart lemons. Harvested at peak flavor, the fruit was brought into Small Batch Jam Co.’s kitchen and transformed into something vibrant, glossy, and long-lasting — a way to preserve summer’s brightness for the cooler months ahead.

Unlike jam or jelly, marmalade celebrates citrus in its entirety (fruit, juice, and peel) giving it that signature sweet-tart character with just a hint of gentle bitterness.

Working with the team at Small Batch Jam Co. was a natural fit. Just like us, they believe the best food starts with exceptional ingredients and hands-on care. Every jar they make is cooked in tiny batches, allowing the fruit to speak for itself. It’s the same philosophy we bring to our cheeses! Together, we turned our orchard harvest and their preserving expertise into something neither of us could have made alone.

Stepladder Marmalade on crackers with slices of Cambria Heatwave cheese

Pairing With Cambria Heatwave

This marmalade goes with just about everything, but it was created with one pairing in mind: Cambria Heatwave.

The marmalade’s sweet-tart brightness lifts the rich creaminess of the cheese. The gentle bitterness plays against the warmth of the peppers. Together, they create a combination that’s playful, complex, and downright delicious.

Spread a spoonful of marmalade over a slice of Cambria Heatwave, and you’ll taste summer citrus meeting autumn spice.

Exclusively for members

We made this marmalade just for our Cheese Club members and to brighten our fall shipment. It’s our reminder that the best flavors often come from close to home, made with care.

The good news? It’s not too late to get it! Join our Cheese Club today and you’ll receive the Fall box, complete with this limited-edition marmalade, our members-only cheese of the season, and all the seasonal pairings we’ve packed inside.

From our ranch, and from our friends at Small Batch Jam Co., we hope you enjoy this collaboration as much as we loved creating it!



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