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Quick Peach Jam with Vanilla Bean

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A simple, small-batch peach jam recipe infused with vanilla bean, ready in under 40 minutes. Perfect for beginners and ideal for fresh, natural sweetness without preservatives.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900 grams) fresh peaches, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 whole vanilla bean pod, split and seeds scraped
  • 1 teaspoon butter (optional, to reduce foaming)

Instructions

  1. Wash peaches under cold water. Peel the skin off if desired, cut peaches in half, remove pits, and dice into roughly 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside 2 pounds (900 grams) diced peaches.
  2. Split the vanilla bean pod lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Reserve both seeds and pod.
  3. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice. Stir until mostly dissolved.
  4. Place diced peaches, sugar-lemon mixture, vanilla bean seeds, and the empty vanilla pod into a medium heavy-bottom saucepan. Add 1 teaspoon butter to reduce foaming.
  5. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once simmering, reduce heat to low and cook gently for 20-25 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking. Skim off any foam that forms.
  6. Test jam doneness by placing a spoonful on a chilled plate; if it wrinkles and holds shape when tilted, it is ready. If not, simmer a few more minutes.
  7. Remove and discard the spent vanilla pod.
  8. While hot, spoon jam into clean glass jars and seal tightly.
  9. Let jars cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Jam will thicken as it cools.

Notes

Use a potato masher or hand blender for a smoother texture if desired. Skim foam during cooking to avoid off textures. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor and preservation. Peeling peaches is optional but recommended for smoother jam. Refrigerate jam for up to 3 weeks or freeze for 3-4 months. Vanilla extract can be used if vanilla bean pod is unavailable, added after cooking.

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