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Plum Kissed Pear Jam Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥄 Servings: Makes about 6 cups
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe pears
- 1 plum
- 1 package (1.75 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
- 5 1/2 cups granulated sugar
Instructions:
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Prepare the Fruits:
- Begin by washing and peeling the pears. Core and chop them into small pieces.
- Pit the plum and chop it finely.
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Combine Fruits and Pectin:
- In a large kettle or pot, combine the chopped pears and plum.
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Add Pectin:
- Stir in the powdered fruit pectin until it’s evenly distributed among the fruits.
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Boil the Mixture:
- Place the kettle over high heat and bring the fruit mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly to prevent sticking or burning.
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Incorporate Sugar:
- Once the mixture is boiling vigorously, stir in the granulated sugar.
- Return the mixture to a full rolling boil, ensuring that the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Boil and Stir:
- Let the mixture boil for about 1 minute, continuing to stir constantly to prevent scorching.
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Skim off Foam:
- Remove the kettle from the heat and skim off any foam that has formed on the surface of the jam.
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Transfer to Containers:
- Carefully pour the hot jam into clean jars or freezer containers, leaving a bit of space at the top to allow for expansion.
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Cooling Stage:
- Allow the filled containers to cool at room temperature for about 1 hour.
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Setting Stage:
- Once cooled, cover the containers and let the jam stand overnight or for up to 24 hours until it sets properly.
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Storage:
- After setting, refrigerate the jam for immediate use or freeze it for longer-term storage.
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Enjoy:
- Spread this delightful Plum Kissed Pear Jam on toast, muffins, or scones for a burst of fruity flavor in every bite!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 795.9
- Fat Content: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 19.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 206.4g
- Fiber Content: 3.6g
- Sugar Content: 193.6g
- Protein Content: 0.5g
Tags:
Fruit, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Quick & Easy, Freezer-Friendly 🍐🍑