Vanilla Bean Peach Jam

Putting the peaches it boiling hot water helps in peeling the peaches. Put them in till the skin turns color just a few seconds then let cool down before peeling. In a large bowl combine sugar and vanilla bean(s) and cover and sit for 48 hours on counter, stirring occasionally. In a heavy sauce pan combine peaches, lemon juice, and pectin. Cook over high heat, stirring constantly, about 5 mins or until mixture comes to a full rolling boil. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Return to a full boil. Boil hard, uncovered, for 1 min, stirring constantly. Remove vanilla bean,and skim off foam. Ladle into sterilized half-pint jars leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe jar rims, adjust lids. Process in a boiling water bath for 5 mins. Makes 6 half-pints.