Simple Pear Jam - Lifehacker

Fruit slices are whole and slightly transparent, and syrup is thick and viscous. This pear jam will delight you on a cold winter evening.

• Recipe author: Daria Rodionova
• After preparation, you will receive 5 servings
• Total recipe preparation time: 150 minutes

Ingredients

• Pears 1 kg (peeled weight)
• Sugar 500 g
• Citric acid ¹⁄₄ tsp spoons

Cooking method

• Skins and cores from pears. Cut into large wedges.

• Place in a bowl, cover with sugar and leave for 1–2 hours. Stir the fruit several times during this time.

• Transfer them along with the juice to a wide, heavy-bottomed saucepan.

• Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Then cook, stirring occasionally, for 1–2 minutes.

• Use a slotted spoon to transfer the wedges to a bowl. Pour citric acid into the syrup and boil it for another 10 minutes, stirring.

• Put the pears back in the syrup. After boiling, cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir the mixture frequently.

• Arrange the wedges in sterilized jars. Boil the syrup for a few more minutes. Then turn off the heat and stir until the foam disappears from the surface.

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• Pour the syrup into jars and roll up. Turn over, wrap and cool. Store in a cool, dark place.

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