Peachy Vanilla Jam

This is a great flavor combo! Wonderful on toasted english muffins!

In a large bowl pour in sugar and add both sides of cut vanilla bean.

Stir.

Let stand for 48 hours , stirring now and again.

In a large enamel or stainless steal pot combine peaches , lemon juice and pectin.

Turn heat to high , stirring constantly for 5 minutes or until a full rolling boil is reached.

Add sugar and vanilla bean to pot.

Return to a full rolling boil and boil for 1 minute.

Remove vanilla bean.

Ladle into clean hot jars leaving 1 / 4 inch head space.

Process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.

If you would prefer skip part 1 with the vanilla bean , when you go to add the sugar add 1 t pure vanilla extract , omiting the vanilla bean step.

sugar, vanilla beans, peaches, fresh lemon juice, powdered fruit pectin