Spiced Pear Jam Food

PEAR JAM

Steps:

• Mix pears, fruit pectin, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a large heavy pot; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add sugar all at once, stirring, and bring back to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute. Mix in butter to settle foam.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the pear jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

SPICED APPLE PEAR JAM

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse pears and apples until fruit is chopped into very small pieces. Transfer the fruit to a large Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot. Stir in lemon juice, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, pectin and butter.
• Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Add sugar and stir to mix well. Return to a rolling boil, then boil for exactly 1 minute. Remove from heat; skim off foam with a metal spoon.
• Ladle jam into hot sterilized jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace. Wipe rims clean with a damp cloth; add lids.
• Process in a boiling-water bath for 10 minutes. Transfer jars to a towel and cool completely. Check for seals and refrigerate any jam that did not seal properly.

GRANDMA'S PEAR PRESERVES

Steps:

• Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Let simmer while making jam.
• In a large saucepan, combine pears, water, and lemon juice. Cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in pectin, and bring to a full boil. Stir in the white sugar, and continue boiling and stirring uncovered for 1 minute, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, and stir in brown sugar, allspice, and nutmeg.
• Quickly fill jars to within 1/2 inch of the top. Wipe rims clean, and top with lids. Process jars in boiling water for 10 minutes to seal.

SPICED PEAR JAM

Steps:

• In large kettle dump pears and pectin, mix well. Cook over medium heat until mixture starts to boil, stirring constantly. Add sugar and spices (I mixed them together ahead of time). Bring mixture to a boil once again, stirring constantly. Boil one minute and remove from heat. Ladle mixture into hot jam jars, cap and process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Jars will create a seal when they start to cool. Enjoy!

SPICED PEAR JAM

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until thick, 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir more frequently as the mixture thickens. , Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Carefully ladle into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

NANNY'S SPICED PEAR JAM

Steps:

• 1. Core and peel pears and dip into lemon juice, then add pear slices to food processor
• 2. Add Water, lemon juice, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, and cinnamon to pears and blend until applesauce consistency.
• 3. Pour mixture into pot, and bring to medium heat
• 4. Add sugar and liquid pectin and bring to rolling boil and keep boiling until heat reaches 220 degrees on candy thermometer...NOTE This is your Jelling Point{at 220 degrees the mixture will rise up...be careful not to let it overflow} Keep at this temperature for 2 minutes, and remove from heat. sift off foam
• 5. Ladle into sterilized half Pint jars leaving 1/4 inch head space, remove most bubbles,wipe rims, add lids, process in Water Bath Canner for 15 minutes.
• 6. Remove jars from canner and set on a towel ...leave undisturbed for 12 hours. Stores for over a year... Refrigerate after opening.

PEAR & GINGER JAM

Steps:

• Peel and chop the pears and apples into small chunks. Place a couple of tea plates in the freezer for later.
• Place half the pears and all of the apples into a preserving pan, with just enough water to cover the fruit, and simmer gently until soft and mushy (about 40 mins)
• Remove from the heat, add the sugar, pectin, ginger, lemon juice and zest, also add the rest of the chopped pears. Put the pan back on the heat and dissolve sugar gently.
• Once the sugar is dissolved, bring to the boil, and boil rapidly for about 15 minutes, or until setting point has been reached. If you are getting a scum on top, put a nob of butter in at this stage.
• To check if the jam has set, put a small amount on the cold tea plate, then push gently with the spoon, the jam should wrinkle.
• Pour into sterilised jars.

PEAR GINGER JAM

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine the pears, fresh ginger, sugar and juice from one lemon.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat them reduce the heat to medium. As you cook the jam for 10-15 minutes, it will thicken.
• Use a potato masher to help break down the fruit if necessary. If you want to make more of a sauce similar to an applesauce, you could puree the jam before canning it.
• When the jam is the consistency you prefer, ladle it into jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
• Process the jars for 10 minutes in a water bath canner (adjust for your altitude as needed). Or you could store the jam in the refrigerator for about a month.

APPLE PEAR JAM RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine all your ingredients except for the pine nuts, which are optional, in a soup pot over low heat.
• Bring mixture to a simmer and continue simmering for at least 30 minutes or until the jam has reduced by ¾'s its original content. Stir frequently, as the jam will burn easily.
• Once done, remove and discard the cinnamon.
• Add the pine nuts and puree the mixture with a stick blender until smooth.
• Transfer to any container of your choice and set aside to cool down at room temperature. Your jam will continue to thicken as it cools down.
• Set aside in a chilled area and allow to further firm up, anywhere from 3 to 6 hours.
• Serve with any accompaniment of your choice.

CERTO PEAR JAM

Steps:

• Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
• Peel and core pears. Finely chop or grind fruit. Measure exactly 4 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-quart saucepot. Stir in lemon juice.
• Add sugar; stir. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with 2-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 minutes. Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lid with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

SPICED HONEY PEAR JAM

Steps:

• Fill canner with water and set it to simmer. Add empty jelly jars to sterilize and warm.
• Core, peel, and cube the pears and put them in a pot. Add the juice of one lemon, spices, and fruit pectin. Boil while stirring frequently for about a minute
• Add 1 1/2 cups Don Victor® Honey and boil until thickened enough to stick to the spoon.
• Spoon jam mixture into jelly jars, put the top on, and put them in a water bath canner, increasing the heat to a easy boil.
• Boil for *10 minutes (if over 1000 feet, adjust for altitude)
• Remove from canner and allow to cool. Jam will set within 24-48 hours.

SPICED PEAR JAM WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Peel and core pears; peel and seed lemon and orange.
• Put fruit though a grinder or food processor; save juices.
• In a kettle or large saucepan, combine pulp and juice with sugar and pineapple.
• Tie cloves, cinnamon, and ginger in cheesecloth; add to pot.
• Stir the mixture while heating.
• Simmer about 30 minutes.
• Remove spice bag and ladle into hot sterilized jars.
• Process pints in a water bath for 15 minutes.
• NOTE: Since it is hard to gauge the acidity of pears, taste the jam as it cooks and add sugar or lemon juice as needed.

SPICED PEAR JAM

Steps:

• Add all the ingredients to a dutch oven.
• Bring mixture to a boil and stir constantly.
• Lower the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, for 2 hours or until thickened.
• Skim off foam with a metal spoon.
• Pour immediately into hot sterilized jars, filling to about 1/4 inch from the top.
• Remove air bubbles and wipe jar rims.
• Cover quickly with metal lids and screw on bands.
• Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

GINGER SPICED PEAR JAM - RECIPE

Steps:

• Have your canner and 6 half pint jars ready.
• Chop the pears into small pieces. As you work put them in a bowl of water with some lemon juice, fruit fresh or citric acid to keep them from turning brown.
• Grate your ginger; I keep my ginger root in the freezer - that way I can always have some on hand and it is very easy to grate. I used my Microplane citrus grater for this recipe.
• Place the 6 cups of pears, the ginger, the lemon juice and the 3/4 cup of brown sugar in a heavy bottomed large pot on the stovetop. Let this cook just until the sugar melts.
• Add the star anise, the cinnamon stick and the grated nutmeg.
• Add the pectin and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Add the 1 tsp of butter. Cook over med-high heat until this comes to a rolling boil.
• Add the remaining granulated sugar and the 1 tsp of butter. When it comes back to a rolling boil let it boil for one minute and turn off the heat. Remove the star anise and cinnamon stick.
• Fill your jars. Use a non-metal utentsil (I use my plastic offset spatula) to remove and bubbles. Wipe off the rims and seal.
• Process in a water bath canner for 20 minutes if under 3,000 ft., 25 minutes if 3,000+. Always check your canner's instructions before using it. Turn off the heat and let the jars sit in the canner for 5 minutes then remove.

APPLE AND PEAR JAM

Steps:

• Heat large saucepan over medium-low heat and add apples, pears, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract and spices. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
• Increase saucepan to medium-high to bring mixture to a boil. Continue to boil for 30 minutes or until thickened. If you have a candy thermometer, just boil until the temperature reaches 220°F. Use a potato masher to mash some of the fruit. Remove from heat and add pinch of salt.
• Transfer the apple and pear jam to a jar and let cool at room temperature. Store in fridge and use within 1 month.
• If you want to keep for longer remove from the stove and immediately ladle into sterilized jars. Place lids on jars and screw on. Place in boiling water with at least 1 inch covering the jars for 10 minutes to seal the jars. Remove and let sit at room temperature for 1 day. Store in cool dark place. Once opened, you need to store in fridge and use within 1 month.

PEAR JAM RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix the pears, fruit pectin, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a large heavy pot. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Add sugar all at once, stirring, and bring back to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute. Mix in butter to settle foam.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
• Pack the pear jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars within ¼-inch of the top.
• Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw-on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder.
• Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water, if necessary, to bring the water level to at least 1-inch above the tops of the jars.
• Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place them onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight, the lid does not move up or down at all.
• Serve with bread and enjoy.

SPICED PEAR PRESERVES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Put the lemon juice and the sliced lemon in a large, stainless steel saucepan. Add the pears as you chop them, tossing with the lemon juice as you add them. Add the water and ginger, then stir in the sugars and add cinnamon sticks. Stir well to blend. Let stand for 4 hours.
• Place the pan (uncovered) over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Boil, stirring frequently, until very thick and gel stage is reached.
• Test for the gel by placing a little on a cold saucer then put it in the freezer. When you drag your finger through the mixture, it should wrinkle. This will take about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• Prepare the work area, canner, jars, and lids.
• Fill the hot jars with the hot pear mixture, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Wipe the jar rims, fit with lids, and tighten bands to fingertip tightness (do not over-tighten).
• Process for 10 minutes.

SPICED VANILLA PEAR JAM RECIPE

Steps:

• Sterilize jars and lids. Place a small plate in the freezer so you can test the jam for proper thickness later.
• Peel, core, and chop pears finely. You can also puree them in a food processor, depending on the texture you want your jam to have. In a large bowl combine pears and lemon juice. Toss until pears are well coated with lemon juice.
• In non-reactive pot, add juice concentrate and water. Use a butter knife to scrape the tiny beans from the inside of the vanilla pod, and toss the beans and empty pod into the pot. Bring to boil over medium heat and let simmer for 10 minutes. Discard vanilla pod.
• Add pears, cinnamon, cardamom, and optional vanilla extract to the pot. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring often to ensure the fruit does not stick or burn to the bottom of the pot. When mixture thickens, after about 45-50 minutes, test for doneness by spreading 1/2 teaspoon of cooked fruit on the cold plate and place it back in the freezer. Wait 30 seconds, then run your finger through the fruit. It should be thick enough to not run all over the plate, but remember that jams made without sweetener will not gel the same as standard jams. Here, the jam should just stick to the plate without being runny.
• Optional : If you prefer a more gelled jam, add 1 package plus 20% of another package of no-sugar pectin once jam is done. Use a whisk to mix the jam to ensure there are no clumps of pectin. Return the jam to a boil and stir constantly for exactly 1 minute, then remove from heat.
• Ladle the jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch of headroom, and process the jars in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.