There are a huge number of jam recipes. What is it not cooked from? For example, you can make regular pear jam, but add nuts to it for taste. Pear nut jam adds an unusual flavor to this ordinary recipe.
Features of making pear and nut jam
There is nothing easier than making pear jam with the addition of your favorite nuts. It turns out very tasty.You don't need many ingredients to make this dessert.
Requirements for main ingredients
For pear and nut jam you will need sweet ripe pears and any nuts. These can be walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts and any others. The fruits can be taken unripe, in which case they will need to be cooked longer so that the pulp becomes soft.
You can also add other ingredients to recipes to create unusual dessert flavors. For example, citrus fruits, raisins, various herbs and spices are suitable.
Before cooking, the fruits are washed and the core and seeds are removed. You can cut them in your favorite ways - into cubes, slices, or leave them completely whole. The same goes for nuts. They can be chopped or left whole.
How to prepare containers
It is recommended to cook the preserves in an enamel pan. If you had to cook in aluminum, then immediately after cooking the workpiece is transferred to jars. If you leave it in the pan, acids will begin to release and it will take on an unpleasant aftertaste.
The finished preserves are placed in clean, sterilized jars. You can sterilize jars in any usual way. One way is using steam. For example, over a teapot. To do this, place the jar instead of the kettle lid and sterilize it with steam for 20-25 minutes.
The second method is in boiling water. To do this, place a towel on the bottom of a large pan, then fill it with water and place the jars so that they do not touch each other. Boil for 15 minutes, then immediately remove them.
The easiest way to sterilize is in the microwave. To do this, pour 2 cm of water into the jars. Then the power is set to 600 W. The timer is set for 2-3 minutes.
The main thing is not to put empty containers in the microwave, otherwise it may spoil.
How to make pear jam with nuts at home
Making pear jam with nuts for the winter is very simple. You can use other ingredients for cooking to get an unusual taste of preserved food.
Simple recipe
What you need for preparation:
- 3 kg of pears;
- 500 g nuts (hazelnuts or walnuts);
- 2 kg granulated sugar.
How to cook:
- You can use less sugar if the fruits themselves are sweet.
- Cut the fruit, peel out the core and cut into two more pieces to make quarters.
- Then you need to cover them with sugar and leave for 1 hour.
Place the pan on low heat, cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly. Add nuts to the mixture. Stir, cook for another 10 minutes. Turn off the workpiece and cover with a lid. Leave for 30 minutes. Then put it back on low heat for 10 minutes.
Option with citruses
Another option is to use citrus fruits.
What you need for preparation:
- 2 kg of pears;
- 1 lemon;
- 2 oranges;
- 2 cups chopped hazelnuts;
- 1 kg sugar.
How to cook:
- Core the fruits. Cut in any way.
- Scald the citruses with boiling water. Squeeze juice from lemon. Slice the oranges along with the zest.
- Place the pears and oranges in a blender and puree. Or you can leave the fruit cut into pieces.
- Add sugar to everything and mix thoroughly to obtain a homogeneous mass.
Place the mixture in a saucepan and add lemon juice. Put on fire. Cook until boiling over medium heat. Then reduce it to low and cook for 40 minutes. At the end of cooking, add nuts. Place the finished preserves into jars.
With raisins
What you will need:
- 2 kg of pears;
- 2 cups walnuts;
- 1 cup raisins;
- 1 kg sugar.
How to cook:
- Chop the nuts.Rinse the raisins thoroughly under water, place in a colander and allow to drain.
- At this time, core the fruit, cut into slices, then cover with sugar and leave for 30 minutes.
- Place the slices in a saucepan, place over medium heat, and bring to a boil.
- Then when the mixture boils, reduce the heat to low. Simmer for another 30 minutes.
- A few minutes before the end of cooking, add nuts and raisins. Cover with a lid and simmer until done.
Rules for storing workpieces
It is recommended to store the finished preserves in a cool and well-ventilated area, away from sunlight. It is best to put the jars in a cellar or basement. The bottom shelves of the refrigerator, balcony or pantry are also suitable. The shelf life of preservation in sterilized jars is about 2 years.
If they have not been sterilized, then it is advisable to eat the jam as quickly as possible.
