Nannys Spiced Pear Jam Recipes

SPICED PEAR JAM

Steps:

• Add all the ingredients to a dutch oven.
• Bring mixture to a boil and stir constantly.
• Lower the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, for 2 hours or until thickened.
• Skim off foam with a metal spoon.
• Pour immediately into hot sterilized jars, filling to about 1/4 inch from the top.
• Remove air bubbles and wipe jar rims.
• Cover quickly with metal lids and screw on bands.
• Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

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.

SPICED PEAR JAM

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until thick, 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir more frequently as the mixture thickens. , Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Carefully ladle into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

SPICED PEAR JAM

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients in a large kettle.
• 2. Simmer, uncovered for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until think, stirring constantly
• 3. Stir more frequently as mixture thickens.
• 4. Information Preparation for Jams etc... I use a large roasting pan with jars - bring water to boil, then turn to simmer. Place lids covered in water in small sauce pan; bring to boil and then turn down to low Have 2 dish towels - 1 for under items to fill jars and one folded in half to place filled jars upside down