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Vanilla Bean Plum Jam

Vanilla Bean Plum Jam: A Sweet Adventure in Flavor

Discover the delightful Vanilla Bean Plum Jam, a gluten-free and vegan treat bursting with flavors from ripe plums, vanilla bean, and star anise.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jam
  • 4 cups Fresh Plums firm and ripe
  • 1 bean Vanilla Bean include the pod
  • 1 pod Star Anise adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Sugar adjust according to sweetness of plums

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed pot
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • sterilized glass jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the plums by washing, pitting, and chopping them into small pieces.
  2. Combine chopped plums, sugar, lemon juice, scraped vanilla bean seeds, and star anise in a pot.
  3. Cook the jam mixture over medium heat while stirring frequently for about 30 minutes.
  4. Check the thickness and taste for sweetness, adjusting as necessary.
  5. Strain the jam mixture if a smooth texture is desired.
  6. Jar the jam while hot, leaving half an inch headspace, and seal immediately.
  7. Cool at room temperature and store in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

This jam is gluten-free and vegan, making it a guilt-free indulgence to elevate various meals.

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