Pear Jam
A delightful homemade pear jam filled with the sweetness of ripe pears, perfect for spreading on toast or using in various dishes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 4 half-pint jars 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe pears, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 packet fruit pectin
Instructions
- Macerate the pears by combining them with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Let sit for about 30 minutes.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Add the fruit pectin to the boiling mixture and continue to boil for another 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Test for doneness by placing a spoonful on a cold plate.
- Pour the hot pear jam into sterilized jars and seal them tightly.
- Allow the jars to cool completely at room temperature.
Notes
Store your homemade pear jam in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months. Ensure jars are properly sterilized.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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