Homemade Pear Jam
Unlock the magic of fresh fruit with this delightful Homemade Pear Jam recipe! Bursting with the sweet, natural flavor of ripe pears, brightened by a hint of lemon zest and juice, and finished with the warm, comforting touch of vanilla, this jam offers the perfect balance of sweetness and tang. It's effortlessly prepared in under an hour and can be customized to suit your texture preferences—smooth or chunky. Ideal for spreading on toast, dolloping over yogurt, or even gifting to friends and family, this small-batch pear jam is a delicious way to capture the essence of the season. With simple kitchen staples like sugar and water, this recipe transforms pears into a glossy, irresistible preserve that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (peeled, cored, and chopped) ripe pears
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Prepare the pears by peeling, coring, and chopping them into small pieces.
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the chopped pears, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and water.
Place the pot over medium heat and stir the mixture to dissolve the sugar. Continue cooking, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and let the mixture cook for approximately 20-30 minutes. Stir frequently until the pears become soft and translucent.
Using a potato masher or an immersion blender, carefully mash the pears directly in the pot until you achieve your desired consistency. For a smoother jam, process the entire mixture; for a chunkier texture, leave some pieces intact.
Add the vanilla extract and increase the heat slightly, returning the mixture to a slow boil.
Continue to cook the jam, stirring often, for an additional 10-15 minutes or until it reaches the desired thickness. Test the consistency by placing a small spoonful on a chilled plate, allowing it to cool for a few seconds to see if it holds its shape when you run your finger through it.
Once the jam is ready, remove it from heat and carefully ladle it into sterilized glass jars, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace.
Seal the jars with lids and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes if planning for long-term storage, or let them cool and refrigerate for immediate use.
Allow the jam to cool completely at room temperature before storing away. Enjoy your homemade pear jam!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2845 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 747.3 g | 272% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.5 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 692.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1145 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
