The best pear jam recipe without pectin

Autumn is a truly magical season, and it's one of my top favorites, right up there with winter. During this time, I enjoy preparing this simple and flavorful pear jam, which requires just pears, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.

Pear jam is a sweet and aromatic spread made by cooking ripe pears with sugar and a touch of lemon juice, resulting in a smooth yet slightly chunky texture. It's perfect for spreading on toast, dolloping onto desserts, or pairing with cheeses. 

Pear Jam Ingredients

Homemade Simple pear Jam offers a richness of flavor that store-bought jams simply can't match. With a few ingredients, this recipe is a guaranteed success! 

•  1,5kg
• ¼ l water
• 750g sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
•  ½ lemon
• Vanilla extract

This recipe is the simplest I've come across for making jam. The result is a smooth, spreadable, and absolutely delicious treat.

How do make pear jam recipe?

Peel the pears, cut them in half and then into quarters. 

Put them in a bowl with the sugar. Add water and sprinkle with lemon juice. Add a pinch of cinnamon and vanilla extract.

Bring to a boil and cook for 1 hour on low heat, stirring often to crush the fruit.

Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.

Carefully spoon the pear jam into the sterilized jars, leaving a 1/4-inch space at the top. After filling, use a knife or small spatula to gently move along the edges of the jars to release any trapped air. 

Clean the jar rims with a damp paper towel to remove any remaining jam. Finally, place the lids on the jars and secure them with the rings.

Set a rack at the bottom of a large stockpot and fill it halfway with water. 

Bring the water to a boil, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a jar lifter, ensuring a 2-inch gap between each. If necessary, add more boiling water to ensure it covers the jars by at least an inch. Allow the water to reach a rolling boil, then cover the pot and process for 10 minutes.

Afterward, remove the jars and place them on a cloth-covered or wooden surface, spaced a few inches apart, to cool completely. Once cooled, gently press down on the center of each lid to check the seal—if it doesn’t move, the jar is sealed properly. Store in a cool, dark location.

Ways to enjoy pear jam

Since pear season is brief, this pear jam without pectin lets you savor the fruit well into winter.

 

• Spread it on toast or biscuits.
• Create a pear sauce to pour over ice cream or other desserts.
• With less sugar, it can also be used in pie fillings.
• Enjoy it straight from the spoon.
• Incorporate it into a pear cake.

I can’t recommend this jam enough—it’s fantastic! Try making it yourself.