Nectarine-Vanilla Bean Jam

DIRECTIONS

• In pot combine nectarines and lemon juice. Using potato masher, crush the fruit to create a pulp. Scrape the seed from the vanilla beans into the pot. Stir in vanilla bean pods and sugar.
• Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium-high, bring mixture to a full rolling boil., stirring constantly. Take off heat.
• Quickly stir in pectin. Return to roiling boil. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Skim off foam, remove and discard vanilla bean pods.
• Ladle into hot sterlized 8 oz jars, leaving 1/4" headspace. Wipe rims and add lids.
• Process in water bath for your recommended altitude.
• To distribute fruit, cool for about 20 minutes, then gently turn and tilt jars without inverting, repeat as needed.
• **Tip: If you like chunkier jam, mash the fruit after cooking before ladling into jars. Also you can leave the skin on the fruit, it's up to you.