Pear Jam

1. 1

   Wash the pears thoroughly, peel them, remove the core, and cut them into medium-sized pieces. If the pears are very hard, you can blanch them in boiling water for 5-7 minutes and then rinse with cold water.

   15 min

2. 2

   In a large pot, pour water, add sugar, and place over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved and the syrup boils.

   10 min

3. 3

   Carefully add the chopped pears to the boiling syrup. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes until the pears soften and become translucent. Stir occasionally and skim off any foam.

   20 min

4. 4

   Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest at room temperature for 6-8 hours, or overnight, so that the pears can fully absorb the syrup.

   480 min

5. 5

   Then, place the pot back on medium heat and boil for 30-40 minutes until the jam reaches the desired consistency. Finally, add the lemon juice and boil for another 5 minutes.

   45 min

6. 6

   Pour the finished jam into sterilized jars, seal tightly with lids, and store in a cool, dark place.

1 serving ≈ 353 g

Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.