What's better than eating fruit and eating healthy? In autumn you can make your own apple and pear jam so that you can enjoy the beloved fruits for longer. We have put together the best recipes for you.
What goes better with autumn than apples and pears? With fresh apples and pears and a variety of spices, a homemade apple and pear jam is the epitome of fall. And it's easy to prepare.
Make your own apple and pear jam with pine nuts
This is a simple recipe. This jam is not too sweet, it has itperfect jam textureand is lightly spiced by the cinnamon. Spread this pear and apple jam on toasted sourdough or buttered cookies.
Ingredients:
- 350 g pears, cored and roughly chopped, do not peel
- 350 g apples, cored and roughly chopped, do not peel
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 1 stick cinnamon
- Lemon juice, from 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon ground green cardamom
Instructions for preparation:
- Combine all ingredients in a soup pot over low heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Simmer for at least 30 minutes or until the jam has reduced to ¾ of its original contents. Stir frequently.
- After cooking, remove the cinnamon.
- Add the pine nuts and puree the mixture with a hand blender until smooth.
- Pour into a container and let cool at room temperature. The jam will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Place the homemade apple and pear jam in a cool place and let it solidify there for 3 to 6 hours.
- Serve with any side dish of your choice.
Homemade jam made from apples and pears with ginger
Another delicious and easy recipe to make yourself. This apple and pear jam is spiced up with spices that give a warm, cozy feeling.
Ingredients:
- 700 g apples, peeled and chopped
- 700 g pears, peeled and chopped
- 250 g organic cane sugar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
a pinch of sea salt
DIY instructions:
- Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add apples, pears, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract and spices. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Place saucepan over medium-high heat to bring mixture to a boil.
- Cook for 30 minutes until the mixture has thickened. Mash some of the fruit with a potato masher. Remove from heat and add a pinch of salt.
- Pour the apple and pear jam into a glass and let it cool. Store in the refrigerator and use within 1 month.
A notice:If you like the jamIf you want to store them for longer, remove them from the heat and immediately pour them into sterilized jars. Place the lids on the jars and screw them on. Place in boiling water for 10 minutes, covering jars by at least an inch to seal. Remove and store in a cool, dark place. After opening, store in the refrigerator and use within 1 month.
Pear and apple jam with liquid pectin
You can also make your jam with pectin. A really simple oneRecipe to try.
Ingredients:
- 450 g peeled, cored and quartered pears
- 150 g peeled, cored and quartered apples
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon cloves
- A pinch of nutmeg
- 1 package dried fruit pectin or ½ cup gelatin pectin
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1kg sugar
- 6-7 mason jars and lids, sterilized
Preparation instructions:
- Pulse pears and apples in a food processor until fruit is cut into very small pieces. Place the fruit in a heavy-bottomed pot.
- Stir in lemon juice, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, pectin and butter.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add sugar and stir well.
- Bring to the boil again and cook for exactly 1 minute. Remove from heat and skim off the foam with a metal spoon.
- Pour the jam into hot, sterilized jars.
- Wipe edges with a damp cloth and put the lid on.
- Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Place the jars on a towel and allow to cool completely.
Tips for making delicious apple and pear jam yourself
If you follow these tips for preparing apple and pear jam, the recipe will turn out best!
- It is important to use healthy and undamaged fruits, otherwise the jam will spoil quickly.
- Use as fresh apples and pears as possible. If properly sealed, the jam will last for 2 years.
- High-quality cane sugar is best suited for this apple and pear jam.
- Lemon juice is also very important to give the apples and pears a jam-like consistency.
- It is important that you always use clean, sterilized jars. If they aren't clean, bacteria will build up and all the hard work will be in vain.
