Spiced Cranberry Pear Jam
Servings: 112
Ingredients
- 3 c pears peeled, cored, and crushed
- ⅔ c dried cranberries coarsely chopped
- ¼ c apple juice
- ¼ c lemon juice bottled
- 5 ½ c granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon ground
- 3 oz liquid pectin 1 pouch
- ½ teaspoon butter unsalted, optional
Instructions
- To begin prepare your canning supplies. The jars should be inspected, clean, and hot.
- Combine the crushed pears, chopped cranberries, apple juice, lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon in a large, non-reactive pot.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium high heat. Boil for 1 minute, stirring continually.
- Add the butter and liquid pectin.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and boil hard for 1 full minute. Stir continually.
- Remove it from the heat. If you do not add the butter, skim the foam from the top.
- Ladle the jelly into the prepared hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace.
- Remove any air bubbles with a bubble wand.
- Wipe the rim of the jar with a damp cloth dipped in white vinegar to remove any residue.
- Place a lid and ring on the jar, finger tight.
- Process the jars for 10 minutes. (Adjust for Elevation)
- Carefully transfer the jars to an out of the way place away from drafts. I generally line the counter with a folded dish towel or use my canning mat that a subscriber made for me.
- Allow the jars to cool undisturbed for 24 hours, or at least overnight.
- The next day remove the rings, test the seals, label the jars, and store in your pantry.
- If a jar didn't seal, place it in your refrigerator to use.
- Enjoy!
Notes
To Prevent the Pears from Discoloring: As you dice your pears, place them in a large bowl filled with cold water, with lemon juice, citric acid or ascorbic acid in it. I find the acids work best. Use the amount suggested on the container instructions. Rinse and drain will before crushing them to make the jam.
See This Recipe:
https://cosmopolitancornbread.com/spiced-cranberry-pear-jam/Equipment Used
- large non-reactive pot stainless steel or enameled/non-stick
Nutrition
Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 0.05mg | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.02mg
