Jams & Jellies

Cranberry Orange Pear Jam

Jams & Jellies

Cranberry Orange Pear Jam

Enjoy the taste of the holidays all year with this Cranberry Orange Pear Jam. Perfect with baked brie, on toast or the main star of an appetizer, the Cranberry Orange Pear Jam packs each bite with a taste of flavors we love to enjoy around the holiday season.

Makes:

About 6 half-pint jars (8oz) or 250mL jars

Prep:

20 Minutes

Processing Time:

10 Minutes


INGREDIENTS

6 cups or 1.5 lbs. (675 g) fresh cranberries

3 cups (340 g) diced pear (3 regular)

4 cups (1,000 mL) sugar

1 cup (250 mL) orange juice

2 Tbsp orange zest

1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger

½ tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground allspice

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

1/8 tsp ground clove (optional)


DIRECTIONS

FIRST, LET'S PREP!

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Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars in simmering water until ready to use, do not boil. Wash lids in warm soapy water and set aside with bands.

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Assemble and measure ingredients.

NEXT, TIME TO COOK!

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Combine all ingredients into a wide saucepan or jam pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and keep at a low boil, stirring frequently, continue cooking until jam is set and reaches near 220°F on a thermometer.

NEXT, LET'S CAN IT!

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Ladle hot jam into a hot jar leaving ¼-inch headspace. Remove any air bubbles. Wipe jar rim. Center lid on jar and apply band, adjust to fingertip tight. Place jar on the rack in boiling-water canner with simmering water (180°F). Repeat until all jars are filled.

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Water must cover jars by 1 inch. Adjust heat to medium-high, cover canner, and bring water to a rolling boil. Process half-pint jars 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat and remove cover. Let jars cool 5 minutes. Remove jars from canner; do not retighten bands if loose. Cool 12-24 hours. Check lids for seal, they should not flex when center is pressed.

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DID YOU KNOW?

To guarantee the most delicious preserved foods, always begin with the best-quality produce at its peak of ripeness.

HAPPY CANNING!