Ingredients:
- 4 cups of yellow plums, pitted and chopped
- 2 cups of granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine the sugar, scraped vanilla bean seeds, and chopped yellow plums
Give it an hour to sit so the flavors can combine and the plums can release their juices
Once an hour has passed, move the mixture to a large pot with a heavy bottom and mix in the lemon juice and split vanilla bean
Over medium-high heat, bring the mixture to a boil while stirring often
After the jam reaches a boiling point, lower the heat to medium and simmer it for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the thickness and consistency are as desired
Make sure to stir from time to time to avoid sticking and burning
As the jam is cooking, sterilize your canning jars and lids for ten minutes in boiling water
Lay them out on a fresh towel to air dry
Take the pot off of the burner and throw away the vanilla bean pod once the jam reaches the desired consistency
Leaving approximately 1/4-inch of headspace, carefully ladle the hot jam into the canning jars that have been prepared
After giving the jar rims a thorough cleaning, replace the sterile lids and bands
To make sure the sealed jars are properly sealed, process them in a boiling water bath for ten minutes
Ensure that the jars are submerged in at least one inch of water
After taking the jars out of the water bath, place them on a cooling rack or fresh towel to cool
Press the center of each lid to verify the seals once the jars have cooled
Should it fail to pop back, the jar is airtight
Use any unsealed jars within a few weeks of storing them in the refrigerator
Jars that have been properly sealed can be kept for up to a year in a cool, dark location