Homemade Pear Jam
A velvety pear jam made from ripe, fresh pears, perfect for toast, pastries, and yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of ripe pears, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a large pot: chopped pears, sugar, lemon juice, and water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Simmer until soft, about 15-20 minutes.
- Add cinnamon and nutmeg for extra flavor, if desired.
- Mash the mixture to your desired consistency using a potato masher.
- Cook until thickened, about 10-15 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Test the jam by placing a spoonful on a cold plate; if it holds its shape, it’s done.
- Pour the hot jam into sterilized jars and seal them.
- Store in the refrigerator or process for longer shelf life.
Notes
For best flavor, choose ripe but firm pears. Properly sterilize jars to avoid spoilage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 22g
- 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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