Plum Vanilla Jam

Name: Plum Vanilla Jam
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs red plums, halved, pitted and coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 1/2 inches lemon zest (3 strips); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped and reserved

6 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs red plums, halved, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 inches lemon zest (3 strips)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 pinch salt
1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped and reserved

Directions

1

Bring all ingredients to a boil in a large pot, mashing with a potato masher.
2

Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is the consistency of very thick honey, about 5 to 10 minutes.
3

Remove plum skin if desired. Discard vanilla bean and zest. Do not strain; jam should be chunky.
4

Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 month.