Pears are tasty and healthy fruits. Many housewives make preparations from them to preserve the beautiful fruits for the winter. There are many recipes for pear jam, including five-minute ones, the preparation of which does not take much time and does not require much effort. You can cook the delicacy according to the classic recipe, but you can add additional ingredients to get an original taste and smell.
Subtleties of quick preparation of pear jam for the winter
Making pear jam does not require any special skill, but beginners are advised to follow the recipes and follow the sequence of steps. The manufacturing process has its own characteristics, it is worth taking them into account in order to get a tasty delicacy.
Selection and preparation of raw materials
Before cooking, you should pay attention to the choice of fruits. To get a tasty dish, it is better to choose dense and ripe fruits.
There is no need to take damaged or bruised pears; they will make jam, but not preserves.
Before cooking, the fruits must be washed and the branches and seed pods removed. The skin is removed as desired. The size of the slices also depends on the housewife’s preferences, but larger ones will have to be cooked longer.
Preparing containers
The jam should be prepared in clean containers. It is not recommended to use aluminum cookware unless it has been treated with anything. If desired, you can use a slow cooker.
Jars and lids also need to be prepared: washed and sterilized well. If you plan to store the treat in the refrigerator, you can use plastic lids. If the jam is at room temperature, then use metal ones.
How to make five-minute pear jam?
Pyatiminutka jam does not require long preparation. Boil it for 5 minutes. However, some recipes require several batches of cooking, so the total time can be up to 15 minutes. There are several recipes for making “quick” jam. For those who are preparing it for the first time, it is recommended to choose the simplest one. With experience, you can cook more complex recipes.
Diced
This is a simple recipe that even novice housewives can handle.You need to prepare:
- pears – 1 kg;
- sugar – 1 kg;
- half a lemon;
- water – 250 ml.
How to cook:
- The fruits are thoroughly washed, peeled and seed pods removed.
- The pulp is cut into small cubes and poured with squeezed lemon juice.
- Water is poured into a container, brought to a boil, sugar is added and the syrup is boiled, stirring constantly. Cooking time: 5 minutes.
- The pears are transferred to a container with syrup and left for a couple of hours.
- Now you need to put the container on low heat, boil and cook over high heat for 5 minutes. Be sure to remove any foam that appears.
- The finished jam is placed in sterilized jars and covered with lids.
Sliced
Pear jam in slices acquires an amber color during cooking and has an excellent taste. It is not difficult to prepare, and a short cooking time will allow you to preserve the pear pieces intact.
Ingredients:
- pears – 1 kg;
- sugar – 1 kg.
Preparation:
- The fruits are washed, cut into several parts, and the seeds are removed. Then the pieces are cut into small slices.
- Place the fruits in a container for cooking. Add sugar and shake lightly to mix.
- The container with pears is placed in a cool place for 5-6 hours so that the juice is released and all the sugar is dissolved.
- After this time, place the container on the stove, bring to a boil over low heat and cook for 5 minutes.
- Allow the jam to cool and repeat the process again; if necessary, you can repeat the procedure twice.
- The jam is packaged in prepared containers and stored.
With honey and lemon
If you add honey and lemon while making jam, you will get not only a tasty, but also a very healthy delicacy.
Ingredients:
- pears – 1 kg;
- sugar – 250 g;
- honey – 50 ml;
- lemon juice – 25 ml;
- vanilla sugar – 25 g.
Cooking method:
- The fruits are thoroughly washed, peeled and seeds removed. Cut the fruits into small slices.
- Place the pears in a saucepan, sprinkle sugar on top, and leave everything overnight in a cool place.
- The next day, add liquid honey, lemon juice and vanilla sugar to the container with the mixture, mix everything well.
- Prepare the mixture over low heat, and after boiling, cook for 5 minutes.
- The finished delicacy is placed in jars and sealed with lids.
How to store pear preparations?
Ready pear jam is stored, like any other, in a dark, cool place. For this purpose, it is recommended to choose a cellar or refrigerator; in such places the product will last for six months and will not deteriorate. It is better not to leave it at room temperature for five minutes to avoid souring and mold.