Paradise Pear Jam ππ
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 31 minutes
Yield: 7 8oz. jars
Ingredients:
| Amount | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | orange |
| 1 | lemon |
| 2 | pears |
| 1/4 | cup maraschino cherries |
| 1 | can crushed pineapple |
| 5 | cups sugar |
Instructions:
-
Begin by preparing the citrus fruits. ππ
βLink To Shareβ is your all-in-one marketing platform, making it easy and professional to direct your audience to everything you offer. β’ Modern, customizable bio pages β’ Link shortening with advanced analytics β’ Interactive, brandable QR codes β’ Host static sites and manage your code β’ Multiple web tools to grow your business - Remove the rinds from the orange and lemon, cutting them into quarters. ππ
- Discard about half of the white part of the rinds, scraping it off with a spoon.
- Slice the rinds thinly for a delightful texture. π§‘π
- Chop the orange and lemon into small pieces, making sure to discard any seeds. ππ
-
-
Next, it’s time to work on the pears. π
- Peel and core the pears, getting rid of any unwanted parts. π
- Grind the pears into a lovely pulp, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.
-
Now, let’s combine all the delicious fruits! ππ
- In a large pan, mix together the ground pears, sliced orange and lemon rinds, maraschino cherries, and the can of crushed pineapple along with its juice. ππππ
- You should have a vibrant and fruity mixture that smells absolutely heavenly!
-
Measure out 4 1/2 cups of this fruity medley and place it back into your large pan. π₯
-
Stir in the pectin, allowing it to blend in with the fruits. π
-
Time to bring the heat! π₯
- Place the pan over high heat, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a hard boil. π³
- Once it’s bubbling away, stir in the sugar with enthusiasm. π¬
- Let the mixture come to a full rolling boil and maintain this vigorous bubbling for 1 minute. Keep stirring to prevent sticking!
-
Remove the pan from the heat and prepare for the next step. π
- Skim off any foam that might have formed on the surface of the jam. π§Ό
- Stir the jam gently for about 5 minutes to cool slightly and prevent any floating fruit bits.
-
It’s jarring time! πΊ
- Quickly ladle the warm jam into clean, sterilized jars. π₯πΊ
- Seal the jars tightly, ensuring they are airtight to preserve that wonderful fruity goodness.
-
Let the jam cool completely at room temperature. π‘οΈ
-
Enjoy your homemade Paradise Pear Jam on toast, scones, or as a sweet topping for yogurt or ice cream! ππ₯π¨
This recipe makes about 7 8oz. jars of delightful jam, bursting with the flavors of pear, citrus, cherries, and pineapple. It’s a perfect treat to spread some fruity joy on your mornings or to gift to loved ones! ππ
