PRESERVING citrus ~~~ water bath CANNING ~~~ 01

Water bath canning citrus is one of the simplest canning projects and ideal for beginners. Preparing the fruits takes a bit of time, but the outcome is so rewarding.


An abundance of citrus is an amazing thing. For us, they all seem to ripen at once and there is only so much we can eat fresh. Aside from giving some away, different methods of preserving work great. This is the first video in the mini series "preserving citrus".


The video is not meant to be a fully inclusive tutorial, as canning times apply to my altitude. Please pick your canning times according to USDA guidelines for your specific location.


I use reusable tattler lids. The process for regular canning lids is essentially the same, except regular lids do not need to be tightened after they come out of the water bath.


TIPS:
* Be thorough when removing pith and seeds, so your canned citrus will not end up being bitter.
* A variety of citrus can be mixed and matched. Blood orange and ruby red grapefruit provide pretty colors.


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