With just 4 ingredients, this fresh and creamy pear jam is simply irresistible! You can serve it for breakfast with toasts or take it to a picnic with family and friends!
This homemade jam always reminds me of my Sunday mornings! I remember waking up to the sweet smell of pears, it was a sign that my grandmother had arrived very early to visit us and was already in the kitchen preparing a delicious homemade breakfast.
This is another one of those recipes that we have on our website that you don't need to be an excellent cook to make a simple and delicious breakfast for your family. Surprise them and wake up a little earlier like my grandma used to do!
This pear jam has no big secrets, it is prepared with just 4 simple ingredients that are normally used in everyday life. Store the jam in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed jar and enjoy the fresh aroma of this pear jam with your family!
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
Pear - Peeled pear cut into small pieces. The main ingredient of the recipe. Adds a fresh and very tasty aroma to the jam.
Granulated sugar - To sweeten and flavor.
Port wine - It is an ingredient that goes very well with pear. Adds a very pleasant extra flavor to the recipe.
Cinnamon stick - Adds aroma and flavor.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE PEAR JAM
Step 1: Wash, peel the pears and cut into small pieces.
Step 2: In a large saucepan, add the pear pieces, granulated sugar, Port wine and the cinnamon stick.
Step 3: Heat over low heat for about 1 hour until thickens slightly.
Step 4: Turn off the heat and remove the cinnamon stick. Pour the jam in a glass jar and let cool completely.
Step 5: Store in the fridge.
RECIPE TIPS
How to store: Let the jam cool to room temperature and store it in the refrigerator in a glass jar tightly closed. If it is sealed tightly, you can store the jam for about 1 month. After this period, it may begin to lose quality and develop microorganisms.
With just 4 ingredients, this fresh and creamy pear jam is simply irresistible! You can serve it for breakfast with toasts or take it to a picnic with family and friends!
In a large saucepan, add the pear pieces, granulated sugar, Port wine and the cinnamon stick.
Heat over low heat for about 1 hour until thickens slightly (pass a wooden spoon in the bottom of the saucepan and if it leaves a trail like a road, the sweet is ready), stirring occasionally.
Turn off the heat and remove the cinnamon stick. Pour the jam in a glass jar and let cool completely.
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