Description
Gingerbread Pear Jam is a delightful holiday spread that combines the warm spices of gingerbread with the sweetness of ripe pears, perfect for toast, pastries, or as a gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe pears, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1 packet pectin
Instructions
- Prepare jars and lids for canning.
- In a large pot, combine chopped pears, sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- Add spices and pectin to the pear mixture and stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Once boiling, cook for 10-15 minutes until the jam thickens.
- Pour the hot jam into prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
- Seal jars with lids and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Remove jars and let cool completely before storing.
Notes
- Ensure pears are ripe for the best flavor.
- Adjust spices according to personal preference.
- This jam can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks if not canned.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg