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Orange Pear Jam

By: Delores Ward

"Full of fruity flavor, this delightful jam is a great toast topper. Delores Ward of Decatur, Indiana came up with the recipe when a neighbor gave her an armload of pears. 'Everyone really likes it,' says Delores."

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Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 56 servings

Ingredients

7 cups sugar
5 cups chopped peeled fresh pears
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 (3 ounce) packages orange gelatin

Directions

In a Dutch oven or large kettle, combine the sugar, pears, pineapple and lemon juice. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from the 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 for up to 3 weeks.