Pear Jam in the Microwave
Description
A simple way to make preserves ahead. When you cook jam in the microwave, you are protected from scorching, so this microwave pear jam recipe is the most reliable and fastest cooking method of all. Serve at the table or store in the pantry.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Wash the pears in cold water, peel them, remove the cores, and dice them.
- 2
Step 2
Blend the fruit in a blender.
- 3
Step 3
Wash the peaches and remove the pits. Puree the fruit in a blender.
- 4
Step 4
Mix the pear and peach puree until smooth. Place the bowl with the mixture in the microwave for 20 minutes on maximum power. When the puree comes to a boil, stir.
- 5
Step 5
Continue cooking until one quarter of the original volume has evaporated.
- 6
Step 6
Add sugar and mix.
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Step 7
Cook for another 30 minutes at 60–80% power.
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Step 8
Cover the jam with a lid or cheesecloth until it cools. The jam is ready —