Janet Cooper

Ginger Pear Jam

Preparation info

  • 8 to 10 half pint

    jars of jam
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Home Canning and Preserving
Home Canning and Preserving

By Janet Cooper

Published 2014

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Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. pears, whatever type is readily available
  • 1–2 teaspoons powdered ginger (adjust to taste)
  • 7½

Method

  1. Peel, remove cores, and grind or chop the pears very finely. A food processor may be used but leave a little texture. Measure 4 cups of fruit and put into a large pan.
  2. Add the powdered ginger, sugar, and lemon juice. Mix well and bring to a full rolling boil for 1 minu