Lemon Vanilla Jam

You must use good lemons here — I like the thin-skinned, bright ones that don’t have much white pith. This is delicious spread on toast, brioche or pancakes. I love it spooned into tiny sweet pastry cases (like the ones opposite) and served as part of a lemon platter. You could also serve a little dish of this and a dish of mascarpone cheese next to a simple sponge cake for afternoon tea. Use the jam immediately or seal it in jars where it should keep, unopened, for many months. It is best