Ginger Pear Jello Recipes

PEAR JELLY RECIPE

Steps:

• Wash pears and remove the blossom and stem ends, but do not core or peel them
• Cut pears into quarters and place in a large, deep stainless steel pot.
• Add enough cold water to cover the fruit
• Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat, cover and boil gently just until pears are softened, about 30 minutes, occasionally mashing with a potato masher
• Transfer to a dampened jelly bag set over a deep bowl, or into a sieve lined with several layers of dampened cheesecloth.
• Allow to drip at least 2 hours.
• Don't press or squeeze the fruit, as this will cloud the jelly.
• You should end up with 5 cups of pear juice.
• Combine the collected pear juice and sugar into a large, deep, stainless steel pot.
• Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat
• Stir in liquid pectin and continue to boil hard, stirring constantly, for one minute
• Skim off foam and transfer to hot sterilized jars
• Wipe jar rims and apply lids and screw bands
• Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes
• Remove from canner and allow to cool before ensuring jars are sealed and storing.

GINGER PEAR GELATIN

Steps:

• In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. stir in ginger ale. Cover and refrigerate until partially set. Stir in pears and grapes. Pour into a serving bowl. Chill until set.

LAYERED PEAR-CREAM CHEESE MOLD

Steps:

• Drain pears, reserving liquid. Add enough water to liquid to measure 1-1/2 cups; bring to boil in small saucepan. Chop pears; set aside.
• Stir boiling liquid into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in cold ginger ale and lemon juice. Pour 1 cup of the gelatin into 5-cup mold. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until slightly thickened (spoon drawn through leaves definite impression). Arrange some of the pears in mold, pushing into gelatin in mold.
• Meanwhile, gradually add remaining gelatin to cream cheese in large bowl, mixing with wire whisk until well blended. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites). Stir in remaining pears and pecans. Spoon over gelatin layer in mold.
• Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Unmold. Store leftover gelatin mold in refrigerator.

PEAR JAM

Steps:

• Mix pears, fruit pectin, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a large heavy pot; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add sugar all at once, stirring, and bring back to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute. Mix in butter to settle foam.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the pear jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

GINGERED LIME GELATIN

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set the pineapple aside. In a bowl, dissolve the gelatin in water. Stir in ginger ale, ginger and the reserved juice. Chill until syrupy, about 45 minutes. Fold in pineapple. Transfer to a 6-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm. Unmold onto a serving platter.

JELLO PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Dissolve the Jello in boiling water. Drain pears,add the ginger ale and pear juice, and chill until thick. Chop the pears in bite size pieces . When Jello is thickened, add the pears. Chill until firm. Add a dollop of cottage cheese if you like.

PEAR GINGER JAM

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine the pears, fresh ginger, sugar and juice from one lemon.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat them reduce the heat to medium. As you cook the jam for 10-15 minutes, it will thicken.
• Use a potato masher to help break down the fruit if necessary. If you want to make more of a sauce similar to an applesauce, you could puree the jam before canning it.
• When the jam is the consistency you prefer, ladle it into jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
• Process the jars for 10 minutes in a water bath canner (adjust for your altitude as needed). Or you could store the jam in the refrigerator for about a month.

CLASSIC CREAM CHEESE PEAR LIME JELLO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, dissolve Jello in boiling water. Let cool a few minutes. Then, pour into a blender. Add juice from pears along with the softened cream cheese. Cover and whirl until smooth. Pour mixture back into mixing bowl. Gently fold in whipped topping. Add marshmallows and pecans. Pour into mold or large serving bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 5 hours or overnight. Check to make sure it's firm. Still jiggly--it's Jello! To unmold, dip the bottom of the bowl or mold into hot tap water to loosen. Then, invert onto a serving plate.

GINGER PEAR JELLO

Steps:

• Dissolve the gelatin in the hot water in a large bowl.
• Add the lemon juice and ginger ale.
• Chill until slightly thickened.
• Fold in Pears.
• Chill until firm.