Pear and Apple Jam

INGREDIENTS
750g pears, ripe, peeled, cored
500g apple (red or golden delicious, peeled and cored)
750g sugar
50g sachet of jam setting mixture (see tips below)

PREPARATION
You will need sterilized jars to store jam (see tips for sterilizing here).

METHOD
1. Place the apples in a small saucepan over medium heat with
2 tablespoons of water.
2. Place the lid on and cook until the apples are soft. Drain the
excess liquid from the apples.
3. Puree the pears and cooked apple in a food processor.
4. Place the puréed fruit into a large saucepan and heat over
medium heat.
5. Add the sugar and jam setting mixture to the puréed fruit and
mix well
6. Reduce the heat to low and stir until the sugar is dissolved
then increase the heat and bring the mixture to the boil.
7. Boil it for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Remove pot from heat and allow jam to cool for 10 minutes.
9. Pour your delicious pear and apple jam into the sterilized jars.
10. Seal, label and date the jars.

STORAGE
** Your pear and apple jam will keep for up to 6 months in well
sterilized jars, stored in a cool, dry place.
** Once you’ve opened your pear and apple jam jar, store it in
the fridge.
** It’s important to label and date the jars so have some labels
and a pen handy in the kitchen to mark the date made and
jam type.

VARIATIONS & TIPS
** If you don’t have fresh pears, use 750g drained canned pears
** Unlike other jam recipes, these jams don’t start to set in the
saucepan, they set once in the sealed jars.
** Try the brand Jamsetta jam setting mixture as it only contains
sugar, pectin and citric acid
** As an alternative to jam setting mixture, try making your own
using 2 tbs lemon juice or ¾ tsp citric acid mixed with 1 tsp
sugar and 2 tbs warm water.

NOTE
Always look for organic ingredients to be sure you are avoiding
additives. Check the label carefully to ensure there are no nasties
in your ingredients.