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Vanilla Bean Plum Jam

Sweeten Your Mornings with Vanilla Bean Plum Jam Delight

Create a delightful Vanilla Bean Plum Jam that enhances your breakfast and charcuterie boards with irresistible flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Processing Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 jars
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Jam
  • 4 cups Fresh Plums chopped, firm plums for best texture
  • 1 whole Vanilla Bean split and seeds scraped
  • 1 whole Star Anise adjust based on preference
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar can reduce for less sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice avoid bottled juice for better results
  • 1/2 cup Water to dissolve sugar

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • sterilized jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare jars by sterilizing them in boiling water for 10 minutes until air dry.
  2. Combine chopped plums, sugar, lemon juice, water, and split vanilla bean in a saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Simmer the mixture for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened.
  4. If desired, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve for a smooth texture.
  5. Ladle the jam into prepared jars, filling them within a quarter-inch from the top.
  6. Process the jars in boiling water for 10 minutes to ensure shelf stability.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 37gPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Store Vanilla Bean Plum Jam in airtight jars in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze for 6 months. Always use fresh ingredients for the best results.

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