Gingered Pear Jam
For a great pear canning recipe, make gingered pear jam. This is a delicious spread for toast or crackers-which will create a tasty dish for breakfast or a snack. You'll impress your family with this homemade fruit jam.
Notes
Process according to manufacturer's directions.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds fresh Bartlett pears
- 1 orange
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup diced candied ginger
- 1 package powdered (1-3/4 oz.) fruit pectin
- 5 cups sugar
Instructions
- Core and finely dice pears to make 4 cups.
- Put orange and lemon through food chopper, or process coarsely.
- Combine pears, orange, lemon, candied ginger and fruit pectin. Bring to boil.
- Add sugar and bring back to full rolling boil. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and skim with metal spoon. Cool 5 minutes, skim again. Put in sterilized jars and seal.
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