Description
A delightful Pear Vanilla Jam that brings a unique flavor to your breakfast or snack time, combining sweet pears with aromatic vanilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups pears, peeled and chopped
- 3 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 package pectin (refer to the instructions on the packaging)
Instructions
- Prepare jars and lids by sterilizing them in boiling water.
- Peel and chop the pears, then place them in a large pot.
- Add sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the pot.
- Mash the fruit mixture slightly and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
- Add pectin according to package instructions and boil for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat and ladle the jam into sterilized jars, leaving a little headspace at the top.
- Wipe the rims of the jars clean and seal with lids.
- Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 5-10 minutes for preservation.
- Allow to cool, then store in a cool, dark place.
Notes
Use ripe pears for best flavor. Adjust sugar or lemon juice to taste before sealing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Preserve
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg