This Pear-Apple Jam is a delightful, small-batch preserve that captures the essence of autumn in every spoonful. The combination of sweet pears and tart apples creates a complex flavor profile, enhanced by a subtle kick of ground cinnamon. The texture is smooth yet rustic, perfect for spreading on warm toast, stirring into oatmeal, or using as a glaze for pork and poultry. This recipe is ideal for preserving the harvest or making thoughtful, homemade gifts for friends and family. It comes together quickly with simple ingredients, offering a fresh, clean taste that is entirely vegan and free from artificial additives. Enjoy this versatile condiment throughout the year to bring a touch of seasonal warmth to your breakfast table or dessert plates.
Pear-Apple Jam
Description
This Pear-Apple Jam is a delightful, small-batch preserve that captures the essence of autumn in every spoonful. The combination of sweet pears and tart apples creates a complex flavor profile, enhanced by a subtle kick of ground cinnamon. The texture is smooth yet rustic, perfect for spreading on warm toast, stirring into oatmeal, or using as a glaze for pork and poultry. This recipe is ideal for preserving the harvest or making thoughtful, homemade gifts for friends and family. It comes together quickly with simple ingredients, offering a fresh, clean taste that is entirely vegan and free from artificial additives. Enjoy this versatile condiment throughout the year to bring a touch of seasonal warmth to your breakfast table or dessert plates.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the finely chopped pears and apples in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven.
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Add the sugar, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon to the fruit in the saucepan.
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Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure the sugar and spices are evenly distributed among the fruits.
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Place the saucepan over high heat and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
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Once boiling, immediately stir in the liquid pectin.
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Return the mixture to a full rolling boil and boil hard for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and skim off any foam from the surface using a spoon.
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Ladle the hot jam into sterile half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace at the top.
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Wipe the rims of the jars clean, adjust the lids, and process in a boiling water canner according to altitude guidelines.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 7
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 68.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1.2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 18.0g6%
- Dietary Fiber 3.7g15%
- Sugars 11.8g
- Protein 0.5g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
