Plum Vanilla Jam

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs red plums, halved, pitted and coarsely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 1/2 inches lemon zest (3 strips)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped and reserved

Directions

1. 1

   Bring all ingredients to a boil in a large pot, mashing with a potato masher.

2. 2

   Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is the consistency of very thick honey, about 5 to 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove plum skin if desired. Discard vanilla bean and zest. Do not strain; jam should be chunky.

4. 4

   Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 month.