Description
Luxurious vanilla bean jelly whispers sweet sophistication from French pastry kitchens. Silky smooth and delicately perfumed, this elegant preserve promises pure culinary pleasure for delightful morning spreads.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ¾ cups water
- 1 packet (1.75 ounces) liquid fruit pectin
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Craft a smooth syrup foundation by gently melting sugar into water over medium temperature, ensuring complete crystal dissolution.
- Introduce the aromatic vanilla bean, splitting it lengthwise and releasing its luxurious seeds directly into the simmering liquid.
- Allow the mixture to reach a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let the vanilla essence permeate the syrup for approximately 5 minutes.
- Extract the spent vanilla pod, preserving the intensely flavored liquid beneath.
- Incorporate bright, tangy lemon juice to balance the sweetness and enhance the jelly’s complexity.
- Elevate the heat, driving the mixture to a vigorous, rolling boil that promises intense flavor concentration.
- Swiftly integrate liquid pectin, stirring continuously to prevent any potential clumping or uneven setting.
- Maintain the aggressive boil for precisely 60 seconds, constantly agitating the mixture to ensure uniform texture.
- Immediately remove from heat, carefully skimming away any accumulated foam to achieve a pristine, glossy finish.
- Transfer the molten jelly into thoroughly sanitized glass containers, ensuring a precise quarter-inch buffer zone.
- Meticulously cleanse jar rims and secure with sterilized lids to prevent contamination.
- Choose your preservation method: either process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes or refrigerate for immediate consumption.
Notes
- Always use fresh, high-quality vanilla beans for the most intense and authentic flavor profile.
- Scrape out the vanilla bean seeds thoroughly to maximize the rich, aromatic essence throughout the jelly.
- Control the heat carefully during boiling to prevent sugar from burning and ensure a smooth, glossy texture.
- Consider swapping lemon juice with other citrus like lime or orange to create unique flavor variations that complement the vanilla.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg