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Spiced Pear Jam

Irresistible Spiced Pear Jam Recipe for Cozy Mornings

This spiced pear jam transforms ripe pears into a delightful preserve perfect for cozy mornings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 24 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 10 jars
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jam
  • 6 pounds ripe Bartlett pears Essential for sweetness and texture.
  • 4 cups sugar Acts as a preservative.
  • 1.5 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice Or use cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • 1 box (1.75 oz) pectin powder Crucial for thickening the jam.

Equipment

  • Boiling-water canner
  • Large pot
  • Ladle
  • Potato Masher

Method
 

How to Make Spiced Pear Jam
  1. Prepare the canner by filling it about two-thirds full with water and bringing it to a boil.
  2. Chop the pears by peeling, coring, and chopping them into small pieces.
  3. In a large pot, combine chopped pears, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and pectin powder.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to simmer for about 20 minutes.
  5. Ladle hot spiced pear jam into sterilized ½ pint jars, leaving ¼ inch of headspace.
  6. Seal the jars with two-piece caps and process in the boiling-water canner for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove jars from the canner and let cool on a towel for 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gPotassium: 50mgSugar: 28gVitamin C: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Add a touch of vanilla extract for extra flavor.

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