How to Make Freezer Pear Honey Jam - A Step-by-Step Guide

Preserving fruit is a great way to enjoy seasonal produce all year round. Freezer jam is an easy and quick way to capture the fresh flavors of fruit without the need for canning equipment or sterilizing jars. This recipe for Freezer Pear Honey Jam is a delightful way to savor the sweet taste of ripe pears with a hint of natural honey sweetness.

Using pears in a jam is a wonderful way to highlight the delicate and aromatic flavor of this fruit. Pears are not only delicious on their own...

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Ingredients

  • 5 pounds Bartlett pears, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 ½ cups sugar, or more to taste
  • 1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
  • lemon, juiced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 3 cups

  • Combine pears, sugar, crushed pineapple, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Pulse in batches in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
  • Pour pear mixture into a large pot; bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring frequently, until it thickens, about 45 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Ladle into a freezer bag, seal, and transfer to the freezer.
  • Nutrition

    148 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 144mg