Spiced Pear Jam with Pineapple |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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The name says it all. Ingredients:
3 lbs firm bartlett pears or 3 lbs kiefer pears or 3 lbs seckel pears |
1 orange |
1 lemon |
1 cup crushed pineapple |
4 -5 cups sugar |
3 -4 whole cloves |
6 inches cinnamon sticks |
1 inch gingerroot |
Directions:
1. Peel and core pears; peel and seed lemon and orange.
2. Put fruit though a grinder or food processor; save juices.
3. In a kettle or large saucepan, combine pulp and juice with sugar and pineapple.
4. Tie cloves, cinnamon, and ginger in cheesecloth; add to pot.
5. Stir the mixture while heating.
6. Simmer about 30 minutes.
7. Remove spice bag and ladle into hot sterilized jars.
8. Process pints in a water bath for 15 minutes.
9. NOTE: Since it is hard to gauge the acidity of pears, taste the jam as it cooks and add sugar or lemon juice as needed.
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