Vanilla Bean Strawberry Jam
This sweet vanilla bean strawberry jam is perfect when made with fresh-picked summer strawberries. Super easy to make and perfect on toast!
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups stemmed and quartered strawberries
- 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 apple peeled and small dice
Instructions
- Wash berries thoroughly and then stem and core.
- Add berries to a large bowl and add sugar and vanilla bean paste. Stir to combine.
- Let the strawberry mixture sit for 45 minutes or until the berries are juicy and the sugar has dissolved.
- Add strawberries with all their juices and the chopped apple to a medium-sized pot and set over medium heat.
- Simmer for 30 minutes or until the mixture starts to thicken. The mixture will start out VERY watery but this is normal.
- Gently mash the berries and cook for about 15 minutes longer or until you have reached your desired jam-like consistency.
- Cool jam and store in a clean mason jar or another airtight container.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
Notes
- 2 vanilla bean pods scraped can be used in place of vanilla bean paste.
- This jam is NOT canned so please make sure to store refrigerated and eat within the time frame given.
- Nutrition is based on 2 tablespoons per serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg