Ingredients for Pear Jam
- 3 pounds ripe pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 7 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed is best)
- Crushed Pineapple
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 box (1.75 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
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How to Make Pear Jam
- Combine 3 pounds peeled, cored, and chopped ripe pears, 1 box (1.75 ounces) powdered fruit pectin, and 1/4 cup lemon juice in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter to reduce foaming. Stir to combine.
- Quickly add 7 cups granulated sugar, stirring constantly to dissolve.
- Return to a full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. A rolling boil is characterized by large, steady bubbles that don't disappear when stirred.
- Remove from heat and skim off any foam using a large spoon.
- Ladle the hot jam into sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/8 inch headspace. Wipe the rims clean, and seal with lids and rings. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust according to altitude).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
72g
Fat
0g
Carbs
6g
