Pecan jam is a luscious and versatile Southern treat. It's made with fresh pecans, sugar, lemon juice, and a touch of butter, resulting in a thick, amber-colored spread with a delightful crunch. This Southern specialty is perfect for spreading on toast, biscuits, or scones, adding a touch of sweetness to your breakfast or brunch. It can also be used as a filling for pies, tarts, or muffins, or drizzled over ice cream or yogurt for a decadent dessert. With only a handful of ingredients and minimal cooking time, pecan jam is an easy and rewarding homemade preserve that's sure to become a new family favorite. This article provides two variations of pecan jam: a classic recipe and a slow cooker version that's perfect for busy cooks. Both recipes yield a delicious and versatile spread that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
PECAN JAM
A spicy blend of pecans, ginger and cinnamon cooked into a rich jam. Spread on toasted English muffins, crackers or whatever. It might be good in tart shells too. Have fun!
Provided by BUTTERBEAR
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Jams and Jellies Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the pecans, white sugar, brown sugar, salt, ginger, cinnamon, butter, and cider vinegar. Cook over medium heat, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is well blended. Do not allow the mixture to boil. Transfer to sterile jars, and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 13.9 mg, Sugar 9.1 g
PECAN PIE JAM
Make and share this Pecan Pie Jam recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Fruit
Time 35m
Yield 4 cups approximately
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large stainless steal or enamel pot melt the butter over medium heat, add sugars.
- Stir until sugars are melted and then add remaining ingredients, stirring frequently for around 10 minutes, or until jam reaches a golden color-you do not want the jam as dark as the pie filling.
- Ladle jam into steril hot jars leaving 1/2 inch head space, and process for 20 minutes for half pint jars in a boiling water bath, at altitudes up to 1000 feet.
- Check seals when cool.
- Keeps for up to 6 months-mine never makes it past 2, everyone eats it!
- **Thisrecipe makes"around" 4 cups, depending on the nuts, how they are chopped and if you have tamped the measuring cup down well.
Tips:
- Use fresh pecans: Fresh pecans have a better flavor and texture than older nuts. If you can, buy pecans that have been recently harvested.
- Toast the pecans: Toasting the pecans before using them in the jam will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help to prevent the jam from scorching.
- Cook the jam over low heat: Cooking the jam over low heat will help to prevent it from burning.
- Stir the jam frequently: Stirring the jam frequently will help to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Use a candy thermometer: A candy thermometer will help you to determine when the jam is done.
Conclusion:
Pecan jam is a delicious and versatile spread that can be enjoyed on toast, biscuits, or ice cream. It can also be used as a filling for pies and tarts. With its rich flavor and crunchy texture, pecan jam is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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