Description
Sweet vanilla bean jelly dances with silky elegance, offering a luxurious spread that whispers sophistication. Cool pantry shelves welcome this delicate preserve, promising delightful moments you’ll savor with each smooth spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 1 packet (1.75 oz / 50 g) liquid fruit pectin
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ¾ cups (420 ml) water
Instructions
- Sugar Dissolution: Meld sugar and water in a medium saucepan, gently stirring over medium heat until completely integrated and transparent.
- Vanilla Infusion: Introduce split vanilla bean and its extracted seeds to the liquid, allowing them to simmer for 5 minutes, developing a rich, aromatic essence.
- Flavor Enhancement: Discard the vanilla pod and incorporate lemon juice, then elevate the heat to generate a vigorous, rolling boil.
- Pectin Activation: Swiftly blend liquid pectin into the bubbling mixture, maintaining constant stirring for precisely one minute to ensure proper gel formation.
- Foam Removal: Eliminate heat and carefully skim any surface foam, ensuring a smooth, pristine jelly texture.
- Jarring Process: Transfer the molten jelly into sanitized glass containers, leaving minimal headspace, and meticulously cleanse jar rims before securing lids.
- Preservation: Either submerge sealed jars in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes or refrigerate immediately for swift consumption, creating a delectable vanilla-infused preserve.
Notes
- Select plump, moist vanilla beans with a rich, dark color for the most intense flavor and aromatic profile.
- Dissolve sugar slowly and evenly to prevent crystallization and ensure a smooth, glossy jelly texture.
- Watch the mixture closely during the hard boil stage to prevent scorching and achieve the perfect gel set.
- Thoroughly clean and sterilize glass jars to prevent bacterial growth and extend the jelly’s shelf life.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg