Description
Lemon, Lime & Vanilla Marmalade
A bright, fragrant marmalade made with lemons, limes and real vanilla pods for lively citrus flavour and a soft, aromatic finish.
Quick answer: Lemon, Lime & Vanilla Marmalade is a small-batch citrus preserve made with lemons, limes and real vanilla pods. It tastes fresh, tangy and aromatic, with the vanilla gently rounding the sharper citrus notes rather than making the marmalade overtly sweet.
Our Lemon, Lime & Vanilla Marmalade brings together the clean freshness of lemon, the fragrant sharpness of lime and the gentle warmth of real vanilla pods.
The lemon provides clarity and familiar citrus character, while lime adds a brighter, more aromatic lift. Vanilla sits quietly in the background, softening the finish without covering the fruit.
Handmade in small batches in our Gloucestershire kitchen, this is an elegant alternative to traditional orange marmalade and a lovely choice for anyone who prefers lively citrus with a smoother edge.
Choose this marmalade if you enjoy fresh lemon and lime with the subtle aromatic warmth of real vanilla.
Why This Marmalade Is Special
Fresh lemons
Bring clean citrus flavour, brightness and natural tang.
Fragrant limes
Add aromatic lift and a lively, refreshing finish.
Real vanilla pods
Gently soften and round the sharper citrus edges.
Small-batch made
Chef-made by hand in our Gloucestershire kitchen.
Tasting Notes
Flavour: Fresh lemon and fragrant lime with gentle vanilla warmth
Sweetness: Carefully balanced and softly rounded
Sharpness: Bright, lively and refreshing
Aroma: Vivid citrus peel with subtle vanilla perfume
Finish: Clean, smooth and gently warming
Why Lemon, Lime and Vanilla Work Together
Lemon creates the main citrus body of the marmalade, with familiar freshness, clean acidity and a gently bitter peel character.
Lime adds a more aromatic, fragrant note. Its livelier sharpness makes the preserve feel particularly fresh and gives the finish extra lift.
Real vanilla pods provide contrast. Rather than turning the marmalade into a sweet vanilla preserve, they gently soften the citrus and give the finish greater depth and roundness.
This bright citrus marmalade is especially good with goat’s cheese, where the lemon and lime lift the cheese while vanilla softens the finish. Discover more
marmalade and cheese pairings.
A Softer Take on Citrus Marmalade
Traditional citrus marmalades can be intensely sharp or bitter. This recipe keeps the freshness and aromatic peel while offering a gentler overall finish.
The vanilla does not remove the citrus bite. Instead, it creates a smoother transition from the lively lemon and lime to the marmalade’s clean, softly aromatic finish.
How to Enjoy It
- Spread on toast, sourdough, croissants or brioche
- Spoon over Greek yoghurt, porridge or pancakes
- Serve with vanilla ice cream, panna cotta or cheesecake
- Pair with Brie, goat’s cheese or mature Cheddar
- Use in sponge cakes, biscuits, pastries and citrus tarts
- Brush over chicken, pork or baked salmon as a citrus glaze
Chef-crafted, small batch, preserving excellence.
Sarah’s Maker’s Note
Vanilla can easily dominate delicate flavours, so I use real pods with restraint. The lemon and lime must remain clear and lively, while the vanilla simply softens the sharper edges and adds a gentle aromatic warmth.
Simple Serving Ideas
- Warm gently and brush over a lemon loaf cake
- Ripple through mascarpone or softly whipped cream
- Spoon over pancakes with Greek yoghurt
- Use as a filling for shortbread or sandwich biscuits
- Mix with olive oil and mustard for a citrus glaze or dressing
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Ingredients and Product Information
Ingredients and fruit information
Ingredients: Lemons, limes, sugar, water, vanilla pods.
Vanilla: Made with real vanilla pods rather than artificial vanilla flavouring.
Dietary information
Dietary information: Suitable for vegetarians and vegans by ingredients.
Additional information
Jar size: 200 g.
Made in: Our Gloucestershire kitchen.
Please note: Natural citrus peel, pips or vanilla seeds may occasionally occur.
Lemon, Lime & Vanilla Marmalade FAQs
What does Lemon, Lime & Vanilla Marmalade taste like?
It tastes bright, fresh and citrus-led, with clean lemon, fragrant lime and a subtle warmth from real vanilla pods.
Is the vanilla flavour strong?
No. The vanilla is deliberately subtle. It softens and rounds the citrus while allowing the lemon and lime to remain the dominant flavours.
Is this marmalade very bitter?
It has natural citrus sharpness and peel character, but the vanilla creates a softer, smoother finish than many traditional bitter marmalades.
What can I serve with it?
Serve it with toast, croissants, yoghurt, pancakes, ice cream and cheese. It is also excellent in cakes, pastries, desserts and savoury glazes.
Does it contain real vanilla?
Yes. This marmalade is made with real vanilla pods, which add gentle warmth, aroma and roundness.
Is it handmade?
Yes. It is handmade in small batches at The Artisan Kitchen in Gloucestershire.
Is it suitable for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Lemon, Lime & Vanilla Marmalade is suitable for vegetarians and vegans by ingredients.
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Anthony –
This Lime, Lemon and Vanilla marmalade is absolutely divine. An definite favourite of mine.
Frances –
This marmalade lulls your taste buds into thinking it will be sweet on the tongue and then bang! the lemon and lime kick in, delicious!!!
Carly –
We thought that the negroni marmalade was our favourite although I’m not sure that is true after tasting this lime lemon vanilla marmalade- it’s delicious 😋
peggy cosgrove –
this is absolutely delicious! would buy it again!!
Tony H –
We enjoyed our first jar of this flavour so much that we ordered another one.
Jcqueline –
Awesome best product I have tasted. Unique flavours defo will buy more.
Catherine Keating –
We have just tried the Lime,Lemon and Vanilla Marmalade, it is heavenly!
Phil Ball –
Very Delicious!
Bought this from the official Artisan Kitchen website, and it is a fantastic marmalade. It has a strong and unique flavour that is incredibly moreish, and is great for people that like lime/citrus notes; I’ve not tasted a marmalade before quite like it.
Paul Roberts –
There’s a fine line between too acidic and too sugary, as both lemons and limes can be quite aggressive. Don’t worry. This one’s got the balance perfect. The flavours are pure with just enough edge to keep your taste buds on alert!
And the vanilla fills out the flavour in a very subtle way.