Balsamic Jam

Name: Balsamic Jam
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 1/2 Pints
Ingredients: 48 ounces balsamic vinegar; 2 lbs sugar; 1 ounce lemon juice; 10 allspice berries; 2 vanilla beans, split; 3 whole cloves; 2 star anise; 1 large slice orange zest; 8 ounces pectin

Submitted by Ambervim

"This is a nice accent for blanched green beans or most anything that would be good with balsamic. Nathan Sears at Vie makes this."

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Ready In:: 1hr 10mins
Ingredients:: 9
Yields:: 6 1/2 Pints

ingredients

48 ounces balsamic vinegar
2 lbs sugar
1 ounce lemon juice
10 allspice berries
2 vanilla beans, split
3 whole cloves
2 star anise
1 large slice orange zest
8 ounces pectin

directions

In a large heavy bottomed pan over high heat bring the balsamic, sugar lemon juice, vanilla, allspice, cloves, star anise and orange zest to a boil.
Remove from heat, transfer to storage container and refrigerate overnight or up to 5 days.
Strain the liquid and save the vanilla for another use.
Pour into a large wide pot and bring to a boil over high heat being sure it does not boil over.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mix reaches about 215 F and has the texture of a light syrup, 20-25 minutes.
Use standard canning techniques to finish seal in 6 half pint and 1 4 oz jars.
Does not include refrigeration time.