Description
This old fashioned pear jam recipe creates a rich homemade preserve with fresh pears, sugar, and lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds pears, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel, core, and chop the pears into even 1/2-inch pieces.
- Combine pears, sugar, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare water bath canner and sterilize jars if canning.
- Transfer pear mixture into a heavy-bottomed pot.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat while stirring often.
- Reduce heat slightly and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Mash some pears gently if desired for texture.
- Cook until jam reaches 220°F or passes the wrinkle test.
- Ladle hot jam into jars leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
- Seal jars and process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Cool jars completely and store properly.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm pears for the best texture.
- Stir frequently near the end of cooking to prevent burning.
- Fresh lemon juice gives brighter flavor.
- Store opened jars in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chilling Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Jam
- Method: Water Bath Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 48
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 0
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0