Paradise Pear Jam 🍐🍊
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:
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Begin by preparing the citrus fruits. 🍊🍋
- Remove the rinds from the orange and lemon, cutting them into quarters. 🍊🍋
- Discard about half of the white part of the rinds, scraping it off with a spoon.
- Slice the rinds thinly for a delightful texture. 🧡💛
- Chop the orange and lemon into small pieces, making sure to discard any seeds. 🍊🍋
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Next, it’s time to work on the pears. 🍐
- Peel and core the pears, getting rid of any unwanted parts. 🍐
- Grind the pears into a lovely pulp, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.
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Now, let’s combine all the delicious fruits! 🍒🍍
- 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. 🍊🍋🍒🍍
- You should have a vibrant and fruity mixture that smells absolutely heavenly!
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Measure out 4 1/2 cups of this fruity medley and place it back into your large pan. 🥄
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Stir in the pectin, allowing it to blend in with the fruits. 🌟
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Time to bring the heat! 🔥
- Place the pan over high heat, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a hard boil. 🍳
- Once it’s bubbling away, stir in the sugar with enthusiasm. 🍬
- Let the mixture come to a full rolling boil and maintain this vigorous bubbling for 1 minute. Keep stirring to prevent sticking!
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Remove the pan from the heat and prepare for the next step. 🛑
- Skim off any foam that might have formed on the surface of the jam. 🧼
- Stir the jam gently for about 5 minutes to cool slightly and prevent any floating fruit bits.
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It’s jarring time! 🏺
- Quickly ladle the warm jam into clean, sterilized jars. 🥄🏺
- Seal the jars tightly, ensuring they are airtight to preserve that wonderful fruity goodness.
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Let the jam cool completely at room temperature. 🌡️
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Enjoy your homemade Paradise Pear Jam on toast, scones, or as a sweet topping for yogurt or ice cream! 🍞🥞🍨
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! 🎁💖
