Pear Cranberry Jam
A delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors, this Pear Cranberry Jam is packed with health benefits and is a perfect addition to your meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 Cups Cored and Chopped Pears
- 4 Cups Fresh Cranberries
- 3 Cups Sugar
- 1 Lemon (Juiced and Zested)
Instructions
- Prepare your equipment by sterilizing two pint jars and a boiling water bath.
- Combine the chopped pears, fresh cranberries, sugar, and one cup of water in a large pot. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat the mixture over high heat until it boils, then reduce to a low bubble.
- Cook the jam for 15-25 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Add lemon zest and juice when the jam is thick and syrupy.
- Fill the jars with the hot jam using a funnel and seal with lids.
- Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Cool the jars on a kitchen towel, check the seals, and store.
Notes
For a lower calorie option, consider reducing the sugar in the recipe. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: jam, pear, cranberry, preserves, homemade, healthy, low sugar
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