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Cranberry Pear Lemon Jam Recipe

This vibrant Cranberry Pear Lemon Jam is a flavor explosion! Imagine the perfect balance of tart cranberries, sweet pears, and zesty lemon – a breakfast sensation that's equally amazing with roasted poultry, rabbit, or pork. This homemade jam is bursting with fresh fruit flavor and is surprisingly easy to make. Get ready to elevate your breakfast and dinner game!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 357.3 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 2.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cranberry Pear Lemon Jam

  • 3 cups Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 3 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

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How to Make Cranberry Pear Lemon Jam

  1. Combine cranberries, pears, lemon juice, lemon zest (if using), sugar, and water in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer gently for about 60-75 minutes, or until the jam has thickened to the desired consistency. Stir frequently to prevent sticking and burning.
  4. To check for doneness, place a small amount of jam on a chilled plate. If it wrinkles slightly when pushed with your finger, it's ready.
  5. Remove from heat and carefully ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace.
  6. Wipe the rims of the jars clean, seal tightly, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust processing time based on your altitude).
  7. Remove jars from the water bath and let them cool completely. You should hear a satisfying ‘pop’ as the jars seal.
  8. Once completely cool, label and store your delicious Cranberry Pear Lemon Jam in a cool, dark place. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

315g

Fat

0g

Carbs

31g

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