How and how long to cook thick pear jam for the winter at home, with or without sugar

Late summer brings the harvest of juicy and sweet pears. This fruit is typically enjoyed fresh or pre-prepared for compote. But an equally surprising and delicious treat is jam made from ripe pears. Thanks to their unique texture, this delicacy is thick and dense, perfect for a variety of baked goods. Pear jam recipes are incredibly simple, and the results are sure to delight the whole family.

Specifics of jam preparation

Even overripe and bruised fruit will make good jam. Imperfections are easily removed, and soft pears are much easier to puree.

Note! Pears are often combined with other aromatic fruits.

For a more pronounced flavor, various spices and other ingredients are added: lemon or orange zest, vanilla, cardamom, and cinnamon. Since pears are already quite sweet, there's no need to add a lot of sugar. Both garden pears and wild pears are suitable for making delicious jam.

Preparing the main ingredient

The selected fruits must undergo careful preparation. Processing the main ingredient for jam involves several steps: washing, drying, and removing the skin and core. Post-processing steps depend on personal preference. Some mince the fruits, while others boil and puree them in a blender. All methods are ideal.

Methods for making pear jam at home

This delicious dish made from ripe pears can be prepared in a variety of ways—each recipe has its own unique flavor. There are classic variations and unusual ways to prepare this treat at home.

A simple recipe for the winter

The best option is to follow the classic recipe if you have no experience or practical knowledge. This preparation will not cook for long.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 kilograms of ripe pears;
• a glass of water;
• 500 grams of sugar;
• dessert spoon of citric acid.

Directions: Finely chop the pears, sprinkle with sugar, and let sit overnight to release the juices. Then place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Boil for no more than 10 minutes. Repeat this process a few more times to thicken the consistency.

More water should be used if the fruits are quite dry.

Pear jam using a meat grinder: a step-by-step recipe

There are many ways to make delicious jam. To achieve a smooth, consistent, and thick consistency, use kitchen tools. A mechanical or electric meat grinder will do. Ingredients:

• 2 kilograms of fruit;
• 800 grams of sugar;
• half a teaspoon of citric acid;
• a pinch of vanillin.

How to prepare: Wash the pears, cut into wedges, and remove the seeds. The peel will be ground in a meat grinder, so there's no need to remove it. Then, mince the fruit. Repeat this process if necessary. Place the pulp in a saucepan and add all the remaining ingredients. Let it steep. Return to the stove and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam as it cooks. Simmer the mixture over low heat for half an hour. Pour into jars.

In a multicooker

Modern kitchen appliances are the best option for making various winter preparations or simply aromatic pear treats. Cooking in a slow cooker is a simple process. Several jams may be needed to achieve a thick consistency. Ingredients:

• 1.5 kilograms of pears;
• 600 grams of sugar;
• a teaspoon of citric acid;
• 150 grams of water.

Directions: Wash, peel, and chop the fruit. Transfer to the multicooker bowl and sprinkle with sugar. Turn on the "Warm" setting and wait until completely dissolved. Add water and turn on the "Stewing" setting. Set the automatic setting for half an hour. Blend the softened fruit or press it through a sieve. Return to the multicooker and simmer for another 20 minutes. Transfer to sterilized jars.

With apples

Cooking this aromatic pear treat with apples creates the perfect combination of fruity flavor and nutritional benefits. The ingredients are used in equal proportions. Apple pectin adds thickness. You can add spices for a more intense flavor. Ingredients:

• 1 kilogram of pears;
• 1 kilogram of apples;
• a pinch of vanilla;
• 600 grams of sugar.

Directions: Cut the fruit and remove the seeds, but leave the skin on. Cut the fruit into medium-sized pieces and place in a cooking pot. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes until soft. Cool and puree through a sieve or blender. Add sugar and wait until the sugar dissolves. Simmer over low heat for another half hour.

With lingonberries

Cook the jam with the addition lingonberries are best from sweet varieties pears. Regarding the second component, even frozen berries will do. Ingredients:

• 1 kilogram of pears;
• 500 grams of lingonberries;
• 800 grams of sugar;
• vanillin.

Directions: Place the processed ingredients in a cooking vessel. Sprinkle with sugar and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. Skim off any foam. Cool and puree the mixture. Add the spices and simmer the jam for another half hour. Repeat the process one more time. Roll into jars.

With lemon

You can get a delicious yet thick treat by adding lemon. Ingredients:

• 800 grams of pears;
• one lemon;
• 500 grams of sugar.

Directions: Puree the pears in a blender and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the lemon zest and finely chopped lemon pulp. Simmer over medium heat for another 20 minutes. Cool and repeat the process. Roll up.

In the oven

Properly baked fruits retain more nutrients. Ingredients:

• 1.3 kilograms of pears;
• 600 grams of sugar;
• a glass of water.

Directions: Chop the prepared fruit into small pieces, place in a container, and add water. Boil for 15 minutes, cool, and then chop using any suitable method. Add sugar and wait until dissolved. Cover the container with a lid and place in the oven; bring to a boil at 250 degrees Celsius. Reduce the temperature to 100 degrees Celsius and leave for an hour and a half. Roll up.

How to store this jam?

Fragrant pear jam can be stored in a cool place for about three years. This requires proper sterilization of the containers and careful preparation.

Longer storage is not recommended. The optimal storage temperature is 5 degrees Celsius.