Microwave Winter Pear Amaretto Jam Recipe

Whip up a batch of luxurious Microwave Winter Pear Amaretto Jam in just 30 minutes! This small-batch recipe (adapted from Small Batch Preserving by Topp and Howard) uses just 3 cups of ripe Bosc or Anjou pears for a delightful, sophisticated spread. Perfect for holiday gifting or enjoying on toast, this quick and easy recipe is surprisingly simple thanks to the microwave!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 606.4 kcal
Protein 0g
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Ingredients for Microwave Winter Pear Amaretto Jam

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How to Make Microwave Winter Pear Amaretto Jam

  1. Combine 2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped pears, 1/2 cup peeled and chopped apple, 1/2 cup apple juice, and 1/4 cup liquid pectin in a 3-quart microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Microwave on high for 6 minutes, uncovered, stirring twice until the mixture comes to a rolling boil.
  3. Add 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar.
  4. Microwave on high for 4 minutes, uncovered, until the mixture returns to a full rolling boil and boils hard for 1 minute. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
  5. Remove from microwave and stir in 1/4 cup Amaretto liqueur.
  6. Carefully ladle the hot jam into sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Use the inversion method to check for a proper seal or process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

578g

Fat

0g

Carbs

52g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Microwave Winter Pear Amaretto Jam?

Microwave Winter Pear Amaretto Jam takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Microwave Winter Pear Amaretto Jam?

Microwave Winter Pear Amaretto Jam has approximately 606.4 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 52 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Microwave Winter Pear Amaretto Jam?

The key ingredients for Microwave Winter Pear Amaretto Jam are Pears, Tart Apple, Apple Juice, Powdered Fruit Pectin, Granulated Sugar, Amaretto Liqueur. See the full list with measurements above.

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