- Wash, hull and slice strawberries. Reserve.
- Bring water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan. Let the mixture boil 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add diced pineapple and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in vanilla bean and strawberries. Allow to cook for 10 more minutes.
- Incorporate basil at the last minute and stir well to blend. Pour into jars. Allow to cool and refrigerate.
Aide-gourmet Tip
Always rinse strawberries before hulling them so that they do not become waterlogged. When jam begins to boil, a foam will quickly rise from the surface. To prevent the mixture from overflowing, simply add a dab of butter to reduce foam.