Vanilla Spiced Peach Jam

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   1. Place all ingredients in a large heavy bottomed pot; stir to combine. Start with 2 1/2 cups sugar and increase to 3 if you feel it needs a little more sweetening after it has cooked for a while. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Boil about 15 minutes stirring occasionally.

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   2. While the mixture boils, mash fruit with a potato masher to desired consistency. Continue to boil 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and discard vanilla bean.

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   3. Pour hot jam into 8 sterilized 8-oz. jars. Carefully wipe jar rims; cover.

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   4. Immediately process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.

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   Tip: I recommend cutting the peaches into cubes versus the slices you see in the picture. I had a hard time smashing them and actually had to pull out the immersion blender to help!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.