Beer Jam

Name: Beer Jam
Ingredients: 48 ounces stout beer; 2 lbs sugar; 1 ounce lemon juice; 10 allspice berries; 2 vanilla beans, split; 3 whole cloves; 2 star anise; 1 slice orange zest; 8 ounces pectin (homemade, NOT commercial powdered pectin)

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

48 ounces stout beer
2 lbs sugar
1 ounce lemon juice
10 allspice berries
2 vanilla beans, split
3 whole cloves
2 star anise
1 slice orange zest
8 ounces pectin (homemade, NOT commercial powdered pectin)

Directions

1

In a large heavy bottomed pan over high heat bring the beer, sugar lemon juice, vanilla, allspice, cloves, star anise and orange zest to a boil.
2

Remove from heat, transfer to storage container and refrigerate overnight or up to 5 days.
3

Strain the liquid and save the vanilla for another use.
4

Pour into a large wide pot, stir in the pectin, and bring to a boil over high heat being sure it does not boil over.
5

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mix reaches about 215 F and has the texture of a light syrup, 20-25 minutes.
6

Use standard canning techniques to finish seal in 6 half pint and 1 4 oz jars.
7

Does not include refrigeration time.