Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
64
Yield:
8 (1/2-pint) jars

Ingredients

  • 4 ½cupsmashed ripe pears

  • ¼cuplemon juice

  • 3tablespoonspowdered fruit pectin

  • 1teaspoonground cinnamon

  • ½teaspoonground cloves

  • ½teaspoonground allspice

  • ½teaspoonground nutmeg

  • 7 ½cupswhite sugar

  • 1teaspoonbutter

  • 8half-pint canning jars with lids and rings, or as needed

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Mix pears, lemon juice, fruit pectin, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg in a large heavy pot; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

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  3. Add sugar all at once, stirring, and bring back to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute.

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  4. Mix in butter to settle foam.

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  5. Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.

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  6. 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.

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  7. 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.

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  8. 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe64
Calories99
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
0g
0%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
1mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
25g
9%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
25g
Protein
0g
0%
Vitamin C
1mg
1%
Calcium
2mg
0%
Potassium
16mg
0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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