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Plum-Kissed Pear Jam

By: Margaret Zickert

"'Years ago, when I complained my pear jam was bland, an aunt suggested that I add plum pulp to my next batch,' recalls Margaret Zickert from Deerfield, Wisconsin. 'I did...and then I won the grand prize in a recipe contest with the thick tasty results!'"

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Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 48 servings

Ingredients

3 cups chopped or coarsely ground peeled pears
1 cup chopped or coarsely ground peeled plums
1 (1.75 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin
5 1/2 cups sugar

Directions

In a kettle, combine pears and plums. Stir in pectin. Bring to full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Pour into jars or freezer containers and cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but no longer than 24 hours. Refrigerate or freeze.