Southern Pear Jam Recipe

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Southern Pear Jam
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Ingredients:

  • 40 lbs of whole pears
  • 10 lbs sugar
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 2 oz pectin

Directions:

  1. Peel pears and quarter. This will yeild approximately 18 -20 pounds. In a food processor, course chop into 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces.
  2. Place in a large stainless steel and add sugar and spices. Stir well and let set over night.( at least 12 hours)
  3. Stir pear mixture and bring it to a boil, add the pecin and return to a boil for 10 minutes stirring well. Turn heat to simmer, stirring well and often for 4 hours or untill it reduces to the desired thickness. Warning- The sugar will stick to the bottom of the pan and and cause you lots of greif at clean up if you don't stir often.
  4. When finished, the fruit mixture will be dark brown in color. Laddle into sterliized canning jars. Seal with sterlized lids and flats.
  5. Place in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Remove and place on a dry towel to cool. I can hear those lids popping now!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 5606.14 Kcal (23472 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.07g 0%
Sodium 55.02mg 2%
Potassium 4244.03mg 90%
Total Carbs 1454.23g 485%
Sugars 1251.72g 5007%
Dietary Fiber 110.8g 443%
Protein 0.15g 0%
Vitamin C 145.4mg 242%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 369.4mg 37%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 123.22 Kcal (516 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 1.21mg 2%
Potassium 93.28mg 90%
Total Carbs 31.96g 485%
Sugars 27.51g 5007%
Dietary Fiber 2.44g 443%
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 242%
Calcium 8.1mg 37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 111.3
    Points
  • 149
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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