Description
This vanilla bean jelly is smooth, sweet, and full of rich vanilla flavor. It’s perfect for spreading on toast, spooning over yogurt, or layering into cakes. Made with real vanilla bean and simple pantry ingredients, it’s a unique and elegant addition to your homemade jam and jelly collection.
Ingredients
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1 3/4 cups water
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1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 packet (1.75 oz) liquid fruit pectin
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
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Add the split vanilla bean and the scraped seeds to the pot.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the vanilla.
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Remove the vanilla bean pod. Stir in the lemon juice.
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Increase the heat and bring the mixture back to a full rolling boil.
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Stir in the liquid pectin quickly. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
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Pour into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe rims and seal with lids.
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Process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes, or let cool and store in the fridge for immediate use.
Notes
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For stronger flavor, let the vanilla bean steep in the sugar water longer before removing.
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You can substitute 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste or 2 tsp vanilla extract if whole beans aren’t available.
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Great gift idea—just add a cute label and ribbon!