Canning Citrus Vanilla Bean Marmalade ~ How To Make Marmalade ~ Small Batch Canning

🍊 Citrus Vanilla Bean Marmalade | Bright, Sweet & Homemade 🍯

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In this video, I’m sharing how I make Citrus Vanilla Bean Marmalade—a beautifully balanced preserve that’s bright, gently sweet, and infused with real vanilla bean. This marmalade is perfect for spreading on toast, stirring into yogurt, glazing meats, or gifting to friends and family.

I walk you through the entire process step by step, from preparing the citrus to achieving that perfect marmalade set. If you’ve been curious about making marmalade at home but felt intimidated, this recipe is a great place to start!

✨ What you’ll learn in this video:
• How to prepare citrus for marmalade
• Why vanilla bean takes this recipe to the next level
• Tips for achieving the perfect texture
• Canning basics

If you love food preservation, canning, and homemade pantry staples, you’re in the right place.

4 large navel oranges (1 1/2lbs.)
3-4 large red grapefruit (3 3/4 lbs.)
2 large lemons (1/2 lb.)
4 c. sugar
3 1/2 c. water
1/4 t. kosher salt
2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise

Ladle hot marmalade into hot 8 or 4 oz. jelly jars leaving a 1/4" headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rim. Center lid and apply band to fingertip tight.

Process for 10 minutes in boiling water or steam canner, adjusting for altitude as follows:
1,001-3,000 ft ~ increase processing time by 5 minutes
3,001-6,000 ft ~ increase processing time by 10 minutes
6,001-8,000 ft ~ increase processing time by 15 minutes
8,001-10,000 ft ~ increase processing time by 20 minutes

Allow jars to rest undisturbed for 12-24 hours. Remove bands, check seals, wash and label jars. Store in a cool dark dry place.

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This tutorial is for informational purposes only. It is your responsibility to follow all instructions for your canner and water bath/steam canning. Always adhere to safe canning guidelines.

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xo~Carol

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