finished cooking, remove it from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. The vanilla smooths the flavor, rounding out the spices and enhancing the fruit’s natural sweetness.
Step 8: Fill and Seal the Jars
Carefully ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars. A funnel helps prevent spills and keeps the jars clean. Leave a small amount of headspace at the top, wipe the rims, and secure the lids. Allow the jars to cool at room temperature. As they cool, you may hear gentle “pops” from the lids forming a natural
