Best 5 Asian Pear Jelly Recipes

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**Asian Pear Jelly: A Refreshing and Versatile Treat**

Asian pear jelly is a delightful and refreshing jelly made from the juice of Asian pears, also known as nashi pears. It has a unique flavor and texture that is both sweet and tart, with a crisp, juicy bite. This versatile jelly can be used in a variety of ways, from spreading on toast or crackers to using as a glaze for roasted meats or poultry. It also makes a delicious addition to fruit salads, yogurt parfaits, and ice cream. This article provides several recipes for making Asian pear jelly, each with its own unique twist. Whether you prefer a classic jelly recipe or something more adventurous, you're sure to find a recipe here that you'll love.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

ASIAN PEAR JAM



Asian pear jam image

Asian pear jam is a light and delicious jam from the juicy Asian pear. It is a perfect treat as a snack or light meal when served over bread or sandwich for breakfast. Let make a jar of this jam to get ready for breakfast in some hurry morning.

Provided by Lâm Thái Hằng

Categories     Meal, Cooking style, Dessert, Quick & Easy

Time 2h45m

Yield 1 People

Number Of Ingredients 5

"4 cups diced Asian pears"
"2 cups sugar"
"1 teaspoon lemon juice"
"1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger"
"1 vanilla bean (split)"

Steps:

  • {"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Combine pears, sugar and lemon juice in a large bowl, toss well and let sit for 1 - 2 hours, stirring occasionally."}
  • {"@type":"HowToStep","text":"In a saucepan, add pears with juice and cook over medium heat, stirring well. When the juice starts to bubble, add ginger, vanilla bean and stir well. Lower the heat to keep the mixture at a low simmer, stirring constantly."}
  • {"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Once the mixture has thickened and the juice reduced to about a half, remove the pan from heat."}
  • {"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Let the jam cool down completely then spoon into a sterilized jar. Place the jar, uncover, in the fridge overnight (which can prevent condensation) then close the lid by the next morning."}

PEAR JAM



Pear Jam image

This has been my favorite jam since I was a little girl. We moved around a lot when I was young; my Grandmother would send this jam to us so that we still felt we were close to 'Grandma's house.' I love it on warm homemade bread or peanut butter and jam sandwiches. Enjoy!

Provided by foodinmybelly

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Jams and Jellies Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ½ cups mashed ripe pears
3 tablespoons powdered fruit pectin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ cup lemon juice
7 ½ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon butter
8 half-pint canning jars with lids and rings, or as needed

Steps:

  • Mix pears, fruit pectin, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a large heavy pot; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add sugar all at once, stirring, and bring back to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute. Mix in butter to settle foam.
  • Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the pear jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.6 mg, Sugar 24.6 g

GINGER PEAR FREEZER JAM



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At dinner with friends one evening, one of our hosts served some pears she had preserved with ginger and lemon. The flavor was so heavenly I decided to use the fresh pears she gave us to try my hand at a ginger and lemon freezer jam.-Jeni Pittard, Commerce, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 7 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5-1/2 cups finely chopped peeled fresh pears (about 10 medium)
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) pectin for lower-sugar recipes
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Rinse seven 1-cup plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly. In a Dutch oven, combine pears, pectin, lemon juice, lemon zest and ginger. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in vanilla., Remove from heat; skim off foam. Immediately fill all containers to within 1/2 in. of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours., Jam is now ready to use. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze extra containers up to 12 months. Thaw frozen jam in refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

PEAR JAM



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If you like the taste of cardamom you will love this jam. I used a combination of Bosc and Asian pears. I peeled the Asians, but not the Bosc. No-sugar dry pectin is used, so there's 50% less sugar in the recipe.

Provided by Kathy228

Categories     Fruit

Time 25m

Yield 7-8 half pints

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 -9 pears, cored and chopped (peeling is optional)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 (1 3/4 ounce) box pectin, Sure-Jell no-sugar, powdered
1/2 teaspoon cardamom, ground
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1 tablespoon ginger, fresh grated
3 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Place 5-1/2 to 6 cups chopped pears and the lemon juice in a heavy pot.
  • Mash pears with a potato masher to desired chunkiness. If you like it fine you can coarsely grind it. But a food processor will make it too pureed for this recipe.
  • Stir-in the powdered pectin, spices and ginger.
  • Bring to a boil and boil hard for one minute.
  • Add the sugar.
  • Bring back to a boil and boil hard for 4-minutes stirring frequently.
  • Ladle into sterile jars, seal and process for 10 minutes.
  • Yield 7 half pints.

SPICED PEAR JAM



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A neighbor of mine passed along this spiced pear jam recipe. I've given many jars of this jam as gifts. Day to day, we enjoy it on toast with ham and eggs or on hot rolls with a meat. -Karen Bockelman, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 cups chopped or coarsely ground peeled pears (about 5-1/2 pounds)
4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until thick, 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir more frequently as the mixture thickens. , Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Carefully ladle into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe Asian pears: Look for pears that are slightly soft to the touch and have a sweet, fragrant aroma. Avoid pears that are too hard or have bruises or blemishes.
  • Peel and core the pears before cooking: This will help to remove the tough skin and seeds and make the jelly smoother.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help to prevent the jelly from scorching and sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Bring the jelly to a rapid boil: This will help to extract the pectin from the pears and thicken the jelly.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer the jelly for the recommended amount of time: This will help to prevent the jelly from becoming too thick or caramelized.
  • Test the jelly for doneness: To test the doneness of the jelly, place a small amount on a cold plate and let it cool for a few minutes. If the jelly wrinkles when you push it with your finger, it is done.
  • Remove the jelly from the heat and let it cool slightly: This will help to prevent the jelly from boiling over when you pour it into jars.
  • Pour the jelly into sterilized jars: Sterilize the jars and lids by boiling them in water for 10 minutes. Ladle the hot jelly into the jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace at the top of each jar.
  • Seal the jars and process them in a boiling water bath: Process the jars in a boiling water bath for the recommended amount of time. This will help to create a seal and prevent the jelly from spoiling.

Conclusion:

Asian pear jelly is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed on its own or used as an ingredient in other dishes. It is a great way to use up ripe Asian pears and is a perfect gift for friends and family. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own Asian pear jelly at home.

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