Create a delightful Vanilla Bean Peach Jam from your summer peach harvest. This recipe offers a gourmet twist with real vanilla bean, perfect for spreading on toast or gifting.
Author:Ethan Fleetwood
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 5 minutes
Yield:Approx. 4-5 half-pint jars
Category:Preserves
Method:Canning
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
6 cups chopped ripe peaches (about 3 pounds)
4 cups granulated sugar
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup water
Instructions
Combine chopped peaches, sugar, vanilla bean seeds and pod, lemon juice, and water in a large pot.
Stir well to combine.
Let the mixture sit for 15-20 minutes to allow the sugar to draw out the juices from the peaches.
Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally.
Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the jam thickens. This can take 30-45 minutes. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
To test for doneness, place a small amount of jam on a chilled plate. If it gels and doesn’t run, it’s ready.
Remove the vanilla bean pod.
Ladle the hot jam into clean jars, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace.
Wipe the rims of the jars clean and secure with lids and bands.
Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust time for altitude if necessary).
Carefully remove the jars from the water bath and let them cool completely on a towel-lined counter.
Check seals after 12-24 hours. If a lid doesn’t flex when pressed, the jar is sealed.
Notes
Ensure your peaches are ripe for the best flavor and texture.
Sterilize your canning jars and lids properly before filling.
Adjust sugar content based on the sweetness of your peaches.