Herbed Pear Jam Recipe

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Herbed Pear Jam
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Ingredients:

  • 6 lbs slightly underripe bartlett pears, peeled and cored
  • 1 1/2 cups zinfandel
  • 8 oz oranges
  • 6 oz lemons
  • 7 cups sugar
  • 2 large bay leaves

Directions:

  1. Cut 1/2 of pears into 1/2-inch pieces.
  2. Finely chop remainder in processor.
  3. Combine all pears with wine in heavy large saucepan and set aside.
  4. Using veg peeler, remove half of peel from orange and lemon (colored part only).
  5. Thinly slice peel.
  6. Remove remaining peel and all white pith from orange and lemon.
  7. Chop pulp finely, discarding seeds and tough membrane.
  8. Stir sliced peel and chopped pulp into pears.
  9. Cover and simmer over medium heat 10 minutes to blend flavors.
  10. Reduce heat to low, add sugar and bay leaves to pears and cook till sugar dissolves, swirling pan occasionally.
  11. Increase heat and bring to rolling but not foaming boil.
  12. Cook about 40 minutes, stirring frequently toward end of cooking time.
  13. NOTE: To test for doneness, remove pan from heat.
  14. Fill chilled spoon with jam, then slowly pour jam back into pan; last 2 drops should merge and sheet off spoon.
  15. One tbs jam ladled onto chilled plate and frozen 2 minutes should wrinkle when pushed with finger.
  16. Stir in lemon juice; discard bay leaves.
  17. Spoon jam into hot jars to 1/4 from top.
  18. Immediately wipe rim using towel dipped in hot water.
  19. Place lid on jar; seal tightly.
  20. Arrange jars in large pot, filled with water.
  21. Process 15 minutes in boiling water.
  22. Remove jars from water bath.
  23. Cool to room temperature.
  24. Store in cool dry place, for up to 1 year.
  25. Refrigerate after opening.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 624.12 Kcal (2613 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 3.45mg 0%
Potassium 118.46mg 3%
Total Carbs 149.42g 50%
Sugars 141.68g 567%
Dietary Fiber 1.62g 6%
Protein 0.67g 1%
Vitamin C 38.1mg 63%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 24.8mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 228.97 Kcal (959 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 1.27mg 0%
Potassium 43.46mg 3%
Total Carbs 54.82g 50%
Sugars 51.98g 567%
Dietary Fiber 0.59g 6%
Protein 0.24g 1%
Vitamin C 14mg 63%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 9.1mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.2
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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