Step 1: In a food processor place the pears and then pulse until chopped.
Step 2: In a saucepan add the pears, lemon rind, lemon juice and the vanilla bean and then stir in the pectin. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Stir in sugar and cook 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves and bring back to a boil and cook for another minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim foam from surface and discard. Scrape seeds from vanilla beans and add to mixture; discard bean.
Step 3: Cook stirring for 5 minutes; cover and chill overnight.
Step 4: Refrigerate jam in airtight containers for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to six months.
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