Best Certo Pear Jam Recipes

PEAR JAM

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This has been my favorite jam since I was a little girl. We moved around a lot when I was young; my Grandmother would send this jam to us so that we still felt we were close to 'Grandma's house.' I love it on warm homemade bread or peanut butter and jam sandwiches. Enjoy!

Provided by foodinmybelly

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Jams and Jellies Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 ½ cups mashed ripe pears
3 tablespoons powdered fruit pectin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ cup lemon juice
7 ½ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon butter
8 half-pint canning jars with lids and rings, or as needed

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.6 mg, Sugar 24.6 g

SPICED PEAR JAM

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A neighbor of mine passed along this spiced pear jam recipe. I've given many jars of this jam as gifts. Day to day, we enjoy it on toast with ham and eggs or on hot rolls with a meat. -Karen Bockelman, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

8 cups chopped or coarsely ground peeled pears (about 5-1/2 pounds)
4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.