Spiced Pear Jam
A delightful homemade spiced pear jam that captures nostalgia and warmth, perfect for spreading on toast or as a filling in pastries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups pears, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1 pouch fruit pectin
Instructions
- Prep your pears by peeling and chopping them into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Combine ingredients in a large pot: chop pears, sugar, lemon juice, and spices.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Add the fruit pectin once bubbling and boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Test the consistency by placing a spoonful on a plate and freezing it for one minute.
- Pour the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace.
- Seal and process jars in a boiling water bath for about 10 minutes.
- Cool completely on a clean kitchen towel and store in a cool, dark place.
Notes
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding ginger or vanilla for different flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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