Peachy Vanilla Jam

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl pour in sugar and add both sides of cut vanilla bean.
2. 2
   Stir.
3. 3
   Let stand for 48 hours, stirring now and again.
4. 4
   In a large enamel or stainless steal pot combine peaches, lemon juice and pectin.
5. 5
   Turn heat to high, stirring constantly for 5 minutes or until a full rolling boil is reached.
6. 6
   Add sugar and vanilla bean to pot.
7. 7
   Return to a full rolling boil and boil for 1 minute.
8. 8
   Remove vanilla bean.
9. 9
   Ladle into clean hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.
10. 10
    Process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
11. 11
    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.