Best 12 Pineapple Pear Jam Recipes

PEAR AND PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• Peel, quarter and core the pears. Cut the pears and the pineapple into pieces about the size of a lima bean.
• Combine the fruit, water and lemon juice in a heavy, non-reactive 5-quart pan. Cover the pan and bring it to a boil. Uncover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add 1/2 cup of the sugar, then allow the liquid to return to a boil before adding the last 1/2 cup of sugar. Continue cooking the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce the jam to 3 1/2 cups and until the mixture reaches 212º-214º on an instant read thermometer. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest.
• Fill hot, sterilized jars to within 1/4" of the lips. Wipe the rims clean, place new lids on the jars, and screw the caps on tightly. Invert quickly for a quick vacuum seal, or process in a boiling water bath, submerged by 1 inch, for 10 minutes.

MCP® APRICOT-PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
• Chop finely or grind unpeeled and pitted apricots. Measure exactly 3 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Add crushed pineapple and lemon juice.
• Stir pectin into prepared fruit in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Return to a full rolling boil and boil exactly 4 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

SURE.JELL FRESH PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
• Peel and core pineapples. Finely chop or grind fruit. Measure exactly 4-1/2 cups prepared pineapple into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Stir in pectin. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly.
• Add sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 5 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• Peel the pineapple and grate the flesh -- you should end up with about 2 cups. Put the pineapple and water in a small saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until the pineapple is soft, about 35 minutes.
• Add the sugar and lime juice and stir to combine. Cook until the mixture has thickened, about 45 to 60 minutes. Spoon the jam into a 16-ounce jar with a tight-fitting lid. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

PINEAPPLE-PEACH JAM

Steps:

• Immerse 8 to 10 half-pint jars in simmering water until sauce is ready. Wash lids and rings in warm soapy water. Set aside.
• Combine peaches and pineapple in a large pot. Cook and stir over medium heat until fruit juices are released, 6 to 10 minutes. Add lemon juice, stirring continuously. Add sugar and stir. Add pectin; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Pack jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw on rings finger-tight.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.

SPICED PEAR JAM WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Peel and core pears; peel and seed lemon and orange.
• Put fruit though a grinder or food processor; save juices.
• In a kettle or large saucepan, combine pulp and juice with sugar and pineapple.
• Tie cloves, cinnamon, and ginger in cheesecloth; add to pot.
• Stir the mixture while heating.
• Simmer about 30 minutes.
• Remove spice bag and ladle into hot sterilized jars.
• Process pints in a water bath for 15 minutes.
• NOTE: Since it is hard to gauge the acidity of pears, taste the jam as it cooks and add sugar or lemon juice as needed.

PINEAPPLE-PEAR JAM

Steps:

• Chop pineapple in processor. Strain juice into heavy large nonaluminum saucepan; reserve pineapple. Add pears to saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat until tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add pineapple, sugar and lemon juice. Reduce heat to low; simmer until mixture drops thickly from spoon, stirring often, about 1 hour. Cool. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover; chill.)

PARADISE PEAR JAM

Steps:

• Remove rinds from orange and lemon in quarters; discard about half the white part of rinds.
• (scrape off with a spoon) Slice rinds thinly.
• Chop orange and lemon, and discard seeds.
• Peel, core and grind pears.
• Combine all the fruits, including cherries and pineapple and its juice.
• Measure 4 1/2 cups of fruit into a large pan.
• Stir pectin into fruit.
• Place over high heat, stirring until mixture comes to a hard boil.
• At once stir in sugar.
• Bring to a full rolling boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and skim.
• Stir and skim for 5 minutes to cool slightly, and prevent floating fruit.
• Ladle quickly into jars.
• Seal.

ORANGE PEAR JAM

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine sugar, pears, pineapple and lemon juice. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved., Pour into jars or containers; cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but no longer than 24 hours. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks.

FREEZER PEAR HONEY JAM

Steps:

• 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.

PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• Peel the pineapple and grate the flesh -- you should end up with about 2 cups. Put the pineapple and water in a small saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until the pineapple is soft, about 35 minutes.
• Add the sugar and lime juice and stir to combine. Cook until the mixture has thickened, about 45 to 60 minutes. Spoon the jam into a 16-ounce jar with a tight-fitting lid. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

ZUCCHINI PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, bring the zucchini and sugar to a boil. Boil and stir constantly for 6 minutes. Add the lemon juice and pineapple; cook and stir for 8 minutes. Add gelatin; stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Skim off any foam; fill jars or plastic containers. Cool before covering with lids. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks.