This is an unusual combination that is out of this world!
1 1/2 cups water
4 cups pears
4 cups apples
1/4 tsp baking soda
4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons crystallized ginger
Pick out some apples you will need 3 or 4 depending on the size
You need 3-4 pears
Peel, core and chop the apples
Peel, core and chop the pears
Place the fruit into a large saucepan along with the ginger and add the sugar
Add the baking soda
Add the water and place over high heat
Stir frequently
After the sugar dissolves the fruit will start to soften
When it comes to a boil mash the fruit into smaller pieces
Boil until a gel forms. See strawberry jam recipe to understand the jellying point
You can cook it a little longer to make the fruit a little darker if you like
It is a good idea to use a thermometer to make sure it is 220 at sea level. For each 1000 feet of altitude above sea level you will need to subtract 2 degrees.
Ladle into sterilized jars to within 1/8 inch of the top and process in a water bath for canning. You can also use it now for a cake filling…yay
I really like the consistency of this jam!
This is my serving suggestion when not using it between cake layers
This has really a nice flavor! Hope you enjoy!