Spiced Pear Jam With Pineapple Recipe

How to Make Spiced Pear Jam With Pineapple

1. Peel, core, and chop the pears. Peel, seed, and chop the lemon and orange.
2. Combine the prepared pears, lemon, orange, and pineapple in a food processor or blender. Process until finely chopped but not completely pureed; some texture is desirable.
3. Measure the fruit mixture and transfer to a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan.
4. Add the granulated sugar and stir to combine.
5. Tie the cloves, cinnamon stick, and ginger slices in a piece of cheesecloth or a spice bag.
6. Add the spice bag to the saucepan.
7. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
8. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for approximately 30-40 minutes, or until the jam thickens and reaches the desired consistency (a small amount should wrinkle on a cold plate). Stir frequently to prevent burning.
9. Remove the spice bag and discard.
10. Skim off any foam from the surface of the jam.
11. Ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
12. Wipe the jar rims clean, seal with lids and rings, and process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes (pints) or 20 minutes (quarts).
13. Let the jars cool completely. You should hear a popping sound as the jars seal. Check to ensure all jars have sealed properly.