This is the most delicious jam! It's perfect for the fall when apples and pears are ripe! I canned a big batch of spiced vanilla pear jam with my friend Julie. (We used this recipe using all pears). However, I wanted to just be able to whip some together anytime without having to deal with peeling and chopping so much fruit and canning things. I also used local fresh apple cider. This jam is great and easy to whip together and use or pop in the refrigerator. It's a great spice and vanilla-filled jam for fall. Enjoy!
Spiced Vanilla Pear & Apple Jam
Makes ~2 cups
Combine in a metal medium-sized saucepan:
1 lb apples, peeled & chopped
1 lb ripe pears, peeled & finely diced
1 cup apple cider
2 tsp fresh lime or lemon juice
3/4 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp vanilla bean paste (OR 2 tsp vanilla extract & scraped out insides from 1 vanilla bean pod)
1/3 tsp ground cardamom
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Lower heat to medium-low and allow to simmer ~45-50 minutes, stirring regularly so it doesn't stick to the bottom.
It will thicken naturally (apple has natural pectin), and so should make a nice, lumpy jam. It's so delicious, the kids wanted to eat it by the spoonful! Store in a covered glass container and use within 2-3 weeks.
Enjoy!
Finished spiced vanilla pear & apple jam in a 2 cup and 1 cup containers
Spiced Vanilla Pear & Apple Jam
Makes ~2 cups
Combine in a metal medium-sized saucepan:
1 lb apples, peeled & chopped
1 lb ripe pears, peeled & finely diced
1 cup apple cider
2 tsp fresh lime or lemon juice
3/4 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp vanilla bean paste (OR 2 tsp vanilla extract & scraped out insides from 1 vanilla bean pod)
1/3 tsp ground cardamom
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Lower heat to medium-low and allow to simmer ~45-50 minutes, stirring regularly so it doesn't stick to the bottom.
Mixture just coming to a boil, before 45 minutes of simmering.
It will thicken naturally (apple has natural pectin), and so should make a nice, lumpy jam. It's so delicious, the kids wanted to eat it by the spoonful! Store in a covered glass container and use within 2-3 weeks.
Enjoy!
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